Save Our Soils: Why Composting Matters

Harbir Gill, Founder, Ground Control

04-Dec-24 15:00

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Ahead of World Soil Day, we’re digging deep into the importance of soil health, and how it underpins life on Earth. We learn how composting can transform waste into a resource, protect ecosystems, and contribute to a sustainable future from Harbir Gill, a soil enthusiast and founder of Ground Control, which is part of the Text Cycle Group.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories: environment, Law/Activism

Tags: the bigger picture, earth matters, world soil day, WorldSoilDay, ground control, sustainability, composting, gardening, soil health, waste management, organic waste, food waste,

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