Green waste generated by the professional landscape industry makes up approximately one-fourth of California’s solid waste stream. While significant progress has been made in diverting organic waste away from landfills and toward large-scale composting facilities, removing organic material from a landscape nonetheless represents the loss of a valuable resource. Properly processing and applying this material on site enhances the landscape by replenishing soil nutrients, building soil structure, and conserving water. In this presentation, we’ll explore strategies for integrating on-site composting and mulching practices into landscaping businesses, ultimately enhancing their efficiency and profitability.
Presented by Michael Cohen. Michael serves as a Bay Area Organic Materials Management Advisor for the University of California Cooperative Extension. With a bachelor’s degree in biology from CSU Northridge and a Ph.D. in microbiology from UC Davis, he has conducted extensive research in biomaterials management, plant pathology, and agronomy at various institutions in the US and abroad. Michael brings years of practical experience collaborating with landscaping companies in home and condominium landscapes.
