A compost emergency!

Over the past few weeks, word has gotten out that Little Green Bucket is at risk of going out of business as early as November 15th, 2024. I’m writing this post to share the backstory, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and my hopes for the future of Little Green Bucket. [This post has been edited … Read more

Policy change: no more compostable plastics

Update November 5th, 2024: Starting later this month, we will no longer be hauling to Soilutions. For the time being, however, we still can’t accept bioplastics. We’re hoping this will change when we find a more permanent home, and will update our members as soon as we can! We were recently informed by Soilutions, the … Read more

4 ways to support us (and other local businesses) this Small Business Saturday

Every year, squeezed between the chaotic overconsumption of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, comes a more conscious shopping day: Small Business Saturday. Never has this day been more important than in 2020, when the pandemic has wreaked havoc on so many small businesses. We’ve been very fortunate to be able to continue operating at full … Read more

2020 Pumpkin Rescue!

Every year, nearly two billion pounds of pumpkins are grown in the United States, and roughly two thirds of them go straight to the landfill after Halloween. The resulting landfill gas emissions are comparable to putting an extra 25,000 cars on the road for a year! Please don’t let your pumpkins be a part of … Read more

Compost ratios, demystified

Today’s post arises from a question I saw in a Facebook group awhile back: Question: I’m locked in a dispute with my son over best composition of our compost heap. He says 20:1 carbon over nitrogen. I’d always heard: 4:1. Who’s right? Or are we both wrong? For the backyard composter, input ratios are exceptionally … Read more