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To Change the World, Change the Soil - Revolutionizing Waste Management Through Composting

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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Composting Courses Waste Management Courses Environmental Sustainability Courses Sustainable Agriculture Courses Climate Change Adaptation Courses Soil Health Courses

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Discover the transformative power of composting in this TEDx talk by Wayne Burleson, a self-proclaimed compost evangelist. Explore how turning waste into wealth through soil transformation can revolutionize waste management, improve soil fertility, and contribute to a more sustainable world. Learn about Burleson's 16-year journey across 10 developing countries, where he taught farmers and gardeners to grow healthy soils for abundant crops without significant financial investment. Gain insights into adapting to climate change by growing crops that thrive in hotter weather and understand how small actions like composting can have far-reaching positive consequences. Uncover the potential of healthy, alive soils full of cycling carbon to reduce soil erosion, improve profits, and combat diseases, ultimately leading to a healthier planet and population.

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To change the world, change the soil | Wayne Burleson | TEDxBillings


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