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The resources listed below are available from the following
address unless otherwise noted:



Cornell University Resource Center

  PO Box 3884

  Ithaca, NY 14850-3884

  Phone: 607-255-2080

Fax: 607-255-9946

E-mail: resctr@cornell.edu

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WRITTEN


 
  
Composting Challenges and 
    Solutions in New York State - 1998 (pdf format) 
  
A Summary of the series of Rountables conducted in Upstate NY in the summer 
    of 1998. 
  
  
  
Reducing the 
    NYC Waste Stream: The Potential Role for Composting - 1998 
  
A Summary of the April 3, 1998 Composting Roundtable. 
  
  
  
Master 
    Composter Program Implementation Guide & Master Composter Resource Manual 
    by CWMI - 1998 
    
 
      
A sourcebook for Master Composters and Educators. 
      
  
    

  
Composting in the Classroom: 
    Scientific Inquiry for High School Students, by Nancy Trautmann 
    and Marianne Krasny - 1997 
  
A comprehensive guide for teachers interested in guiding composting research 
    projects by high school students. ISBN 0-7872-4433-3. Available from Kendall/Hunt 
    Publishing Co., 1-800-228-0810 (US) or 1-319-589-1000 (International). 
  
  
  
Agricultural Composting: A Feasibility Study 
    for New York Farms - 1993 
  
Supported by the NYS Dept. of Agriculture & Markets, this study explores 
    equipment and labor costs, land and management requirements. 
  
  
  
MSW Composting Fact Sheet Series 
    - 1993 
  
Seven fact sheets developed from a special issue of Biomass & Bioenergy, 
    4-6 pgs. each. Produced by the Cornell Waste Management Institute. 
  
  
  
On-Farm Composting Handbook - 1992 
    

      
 
        RoseValleyFarm
        Comprehensive, up-to-date guide on many aspects of farm-scale composting. 
          Produced by and available from the Natural 
          Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 
          Cornell University, 152 Riley-Robb Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853; 607-255-7654; 
          186 pgs, $25 (NRAES-54).
      

    

  
Municipal 
    Yard Waste Composting: Operator's Fact Sheets - 1992 
  
Ten fact sheets covering the different aspects of operating a composting 
    facility. Produced by Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering 
    at Cornell University. 
  
Composting to Reduce the Waste Stream: A Guide to Small Scale Food and 
    Yard Waste Composting-1991 
  
Explains how to construct and maintain a compost pile. Outlines factors 
    that affect the composting process including aeration, moisture and temperature. 
    Illustrations, tables, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions for constructing 
    compost bins. Produced by and available from the Natural 
    Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES), 
    Cornell University, 152 Riley-Robb Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853; 607-255-7654, $8 
    (NRAES-43). 
  
Composting: Waste to Resources  
  
A 36 page guide on the how-to's of composting for the beginner, including 
    youth and educators, also two posters and designs for compost systems. Available 
    from Cornell 
    Resource Center, $8.95 (147CWRF). 
  
Economics of Yard Waste Composting in Westchester County, NY 
  
Report shows that home, municipal and regional composting of yard waste 
    can reduce the net economic and environmental costs of solid waste management 
    in Westchester County. Available from Dept of Ag Econ, Publications, Warren 
    Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853; 607-255-2102. 
  
Fact Sheet and Viewpoint 2: "Yard 
    Waste Composting," and "Composting 
    as a Waste Management Strategy 
  
Produced by the Cornell University Waste Management Institute. 4 pgs. each. 
  
Home Composting 
    Brochure 
  
A 4-page "how-to" fact sheet containing information about food 
    and yard waste composting. Available from the Cornell Waste Management Institute. 
  
  
  
 



AUDIO VISUAL



 
  
COMPOST: Truth or 
    Consequences - 1998 
  
A 15-minute video designed for people who would like to take the mystery 
    out of home composting. The information is presented in an informal, entertaining 
    way to make learning about composting fun! 15 min. $25 (174VCTC) 
  
It's Gotten Rotten 
    - 1996 
  
A 20-minute video designed to introduce high school students to the science 
    of composting. It focuses primarily on the biology of the invertebrates and 
    microorganisms that decompose organic matter. Available from Cornell University 
    Resource Center. 20 min. $26.25 (#16431). 
  
Recycling 
    Yard Waste, A Tour of Community Programs - 1991 
  
A 35-minute video showing different municipalities recycling yard waste 
    through composting and chipping as an alternative to traditional waste disposal 
    techniques. Produced to help local officials and citizens make informed choices 
    about managing municipal yard waste. Available from Cornell University Resource 
    Center, $26.25 (#16457). 
  
Turning 
    Over an Old Leaf: The 20% Solution - 1992 
  
A 7-minute video produced to help citizens and local officials understand 
    how composting and chipping yard wastes can save them money. Available from 
    Cornell University Resource Center, $23.25 (#16458). 





  

    
 
      
      
      
      
    

    
 
       
        

          

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