Introduction

Organics Diversion

Compost Products

Educational Activities

Using Our Facility

Location and Directions

News and Events

News and Events

— Earthtenders owner, Eva Christensen, named Oxfam America Sisters on the Planet Ambassador

Climate change hits poor people hardest—especially poor women, who are disproportionately affected. Oxfam’s Sisters on the Planet initiative brings together women leaders from around the world to raise awareness about women and climate change, and to help vulnerable communities adapt to the crisis. To learn more about Oxfam projects or to support programs assisting the world’s neediest populations, visit www.oxfamamerica.org

— Earthtenders lends a hand in Africa

Every day, all over the world, USAID brings peace to those who endure violence, health to those who struggle with sickness, and prosperity to those who live in poverty. In efforts to improve food security and economic growth, USAID’s Farmer-to-Farmer program sends highly skilled professionals around the world to teach agricultural skills, as well as ag-related skills of management and economic planning. Earthtenders owner, Eva Christensen, spent two months in Mozambique and Angola in the summer and fall of 2009 to teach rural farmers practices in sustainable agriculture. To view photos of the projects, click here. To learn more about the Farmer-to-Farmer program, go to http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/agriculture/farmer_to_farmer.htm

— Earthtenders hired to author EPA document on large-scale composting

In 2009, composting aficionado, Eva Christensen, was hired by the US Composting Council to author a guidance document for the US Environmental Protection Agency. The document guides municipal and commercial facilities in Best Management Practices to operating a food composting facility. To view the document, go to: http://compostingcouncil.org/education/resources.php and scroll down to the “Composting Practices” section. Click on: “Best Management Practices for Incorporating Food Residuals into Existing Yard Waste Composting”

— Earthtenders sponsors The Prouty Century to make it a “zero waste” event

A 100-mile bike ride and walk, The Prouty raises funds for the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital. Nearly 5,000 people will participate to raise money for research and patient services. For the second year in a row, the event will attempt to be trash-free, and asked Earthtenders to do the job. Because Earthtenders’ owner, Eva Christensen, lost both parents to cancer, she is producing this massive zero waste project as a donation in their memory. For information on the Prouty, visit www.theprouty.org

— Earthtenders sponsors annual “Kids Can Grow” program

The Kids Can Grow program is a combined effort of the UNH Cooperative Extension, Strafford County Master Gardeners and 4H Youth Development.  The program teaches kids and families to grow and prepare their own food.  For more information, contact UNH Cooperative Extension:  Geoffrey.Njue@unh.edu

— Earthtenders teaches “Backyard Composting” to residents of S.Berwick, Maine

The town of S.Berwick is about to adopt a “pay as you throw” program to more responsibly manage waste.  Composting at home can reduce waste by up to 70-80%, therefore saving residents money in trash disposal. (See the story)