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Welcome
to the Washington Organic
Recycling Council We are a membership
organization dedicated to the
support and promotion of all
aspects of organics recycling.
WORC Board Elections for 2009
If you are interested in becoming a board member please contact the WORC office or send your information and bio to info@compostwashington.org by November 24th.
2008 WORC Annual Conference
December 10-11, 2008
Clarion Hotel, Yakima
Click Here for more information
Special FREE pre-conference "Compost Marketing Tools" workshop
for composters, topsoil manufacturers, and erosion control specialists.
December 10th, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Why
is Organics Recycling so
Important?
Organic materials comprise over
half of the solid waste generated
in Washington, including yard
debris, wood materials, biosolids,
food and food processing
by-products, manure and
agricultural residues, land
clearing debris, used paper, and
mixed municipal organic waste.
In the past, organic materials
have been dumped in landfills or burned. These
disposal methods can waste
valuable resources and contribute
to important environmental
problems. Our members'
contributions assist communities
in reaching their recycling goals
while producing valuable recycled
products.
Everyone benefits when organic
materials are recycled into
products of value. These products
improve the quality of landscape
materials. They have a positive
impact in our environment by
improving soil and plant health,
conserving water, reducing
erosion, and reducing the use of
fertilizers and pesticides. They
also replace other sources of wood
for paper and fuel production.
We are excited about the many
possibilities in organics recovery
and processing, and hope you'll
join us in promoting organic
recycling as a very important
component of sustainable community
development.
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