3 Compost
a | Support Small-Scale Composting to Regenerate City Soils | |
b | Promote Local Use of Compost |
Work with NYC Parks to determine the best ways to compost food and horticultural waste for use in soil regeneration
Support Small-Scale Composting to Regenerate City Soils
Increase support and incentives for composting in public and private green spaces citywide; incorporate education and volunteer opportunities
Assess the quality, benefits and drawbacks of different collection and composting methods; develop technical guidance
Incentivize the use of locally produced soils and compost for new development projects, street trees and green space maintenance
Promote Local Use of Compost
Collaborate with DEP to incentivize use of locally produced compost for stormwater management
Expand opportunities for urban agriculture on rooftops and in greenspaces citywide
3 Compost
a | Support Small-Scale Composting to Regenerate City Soils | |
b | Promote Local Use of Compost |
Work with NYC Parks to determine the best ways to compost food and horticultural waste for use in soil regeneration
Support Small-Scale Composting to Regenerate City Soils
Increase support and incentives for composting in public and private green spaces citywide; incorporate education and volunteer opportunities
Assess the quality, benefits and drawbacks of different collection and composting methods; develop technical guidance
Incentivize the use of locally produced soils and compost for new development projects, street trees and green space maintenance
Promote Local Use of Compost
Collaborate with DEP to incentivize use of locally produced compost for stormwater management
Expand opportunities for urban agriculture on rooftops and in greenspaces citywide