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The Earth Machine Backyard Compost Bin and The Systern
Rain Barrel Event
There is no better way to go green this Fall! Hanover and
Henrico Counties are pleased to present a one-day-only backyard
compost bin and rain barrel distribution event. This exciting
regional initiative will feature the Earth Machine Backard
Composter and the Systern Rain
Barrel available for purchase
by any resident living within
one of the CVWMA's 13 member localities. This one-day sale will
take place on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 9 am until
3 pm at the following locations:
Products only available while supplies last on
September 18, 2010.
Costs
Both products
will be available to residents on a first come, first served basis.
The Earth Machine will be available for $45.00 (tax included) and
the Systern Rain Barrel for $50 (tax included). This is a
significant savings from the regular retail prices of $100.00 and
$120.00.
Compost Turner Accessory will be on
sale for $15.00 (tax included) at the events and the Kitchen Scrap
Pail Accessory will be on sale for $7 (tax included).
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Earth Machine Backyard Compost Bin |
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The
Systern Rain
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Composting Facts |
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Rainwater
Harvesting Facts |
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Over 600 lbs
of organic yard and kitchen waste
can be
diverted per home through backyard composting
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One inch of
rain falling on 1,000 ft roof harvests as much as 600 gallons
of rainwater.
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Residents can a difference. Home composting and
recycling can reduce
resident waste at the curb up to 80%
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Rain Barrel
reduces rainwater run-off that carries grease,
sediments,pesticides & fertilizers into
local waterways.
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Compost is a
great soil amendment for lawns, gardens, potting soil,
etc.
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Rain Barrel
reduces soil erosion and improves ability of rainwater to
infiltrate soil at a reduced intensity.
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