- project leader
- MHS Homeslice Youth Program M
- location
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3750 18th St.(The Mission)
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the project
About 40% of the food in the US goes to landfills and to waste. Much of this is not processed into compost. A big part of the earth's soil is being polluted and eroded due to unsustainable agriculture practices. We want to create a small but powerful alternative and serve as an example that there are different ways. A team of youth will begin a composting and research program at school. From food waste to food again.
the steps
1. Identify partners and places to get organic food matter
2. Map out those places
3. Contact people interested in participating and supporting
4. Get materials
5. Build composting station
6. Do a month trial and get a compost ready
7. Invite community for workshops
8. Grow food with that compost
9. Make a dish at our pop up market with the food that we grow and hand it out.
10. (Documentation throughout the whole process)
why we're doing it
By composting, you can also help to reduce the amount of waste that is being directed into our landfills. This means a reduction of concentrated, toxic leachates and methane gas that is being released into the atmosphere, which equates to a decrease in overall pollution. Composting also cuts down on the usage of chemical fertilizers, which are harmful to our water supply.
We have a youth-led urban agriculture and food justice afterschool program where we learn about our food systems and all the ways in which it is oppressive to people and our environment. We do not have a full composting site or anything sustainable set up yet, this is an opportunity to build that and involve the community in the process. This project addresses environmental challenges and encourages community building.
budget
2 wheel barrows http://www.homedepot.com/p/Jackson-6-cu-ft-Heavy-Gauge-Seamless-Steel-Wh...
5 composting forks http://www.homedepot.com/p/Joseph-Bentley-36-in-Stainless-Steel-Ladies-G...
1 food thermometer http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Laser-Temp-Gun-Infrared-Thermometer...
chicken wire (for rodent protection) http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-1-in-x-4-ft-x-50-ft-Poultry-Netting-30843...
nails http://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-10D-x-1-1-2-in-Hot-Dip-Gal...
screws http://www.homedepot.com/p/Deck-Mate-10-3-in-Star-Flat-Head-Wood-Deck-Sc...
20 buckets http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-5-gal-Homer-Bucket-20-Pack-05GLHD2/...
20 bucket lids http://www.homedepot.com/p/Argee-Homer-5-gal-Bucket-Lid-RG5503/100037401
30 pieces of wood for 3 compost containers http://www.homedepot.com/p/WeatherShield-2-in-x-4-in-x-16-ft-2-Prime-Pre...
| SUBTOTAL = | $1,000 |
| ioby Platform Fee | $35 |
| 3rd Party Credit Card Processing Fee (3%) | $30 |
| TOTAL TO RAISE = | $1,065 |
As of 1/23/15:
| RAISED = | 487.00 |
| ioby Platform Fee | waived |
| 3rd Party Credit Card Processing Fee (3%) | 14.18 |
| TOTAL TO DISBURSE = | 472.82 |
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Number |
Name of material |
Over all price |
Website link |
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1 |
Wheelbarrow |
199 |
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Jackson-6-cu-ft-Heavy-Gauge-Seamless-Steel-Wh... |
|
6 |
Bucket Lids |
41.82 |
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leaktite-Screw-Top-Black-Lid-for-5-Gal-Pail-P... |
|
6 |
Buckets |
29.94
|
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leaktite-5-Gal-Black-Bucket-Pack-of-3-209332/... |
|
1 |
Pitch fork |
54.98 |
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Joseph-Bentley-Stainless-Steel-Digging-Fork-J... |
|
2 |
Wire |
68 |
http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-1-2-in-x-2-ft-x-25-ft-Hardware-Cloth-3082... |
|
20 |
Wood for bins 2 by 4s |
52.40 |
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-2-in-x-4-in-x-96-in-Premium-Kiln-Dr... |
|
1 |
Staple gun |
17.76 |
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Arrow-Fastener-5-in-T50-Heavy-Duty-Staple-Gun... |
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total |
463.90 |
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updates
Sorry, but this project doesn't have any updates yet.
photos
This is where photos will go once we build flickr integrationdonors
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Jessica Parra-Fitch
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cadjiblaster
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Erykah Badu
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Silas M.
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Paige K.
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Jay Spain Sadr
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Andrésito
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Ashton W.
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Ashton W.
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