ARTICLES OF INTERESTS.F. composters to reap what they sow today
San Franciscans who've dutifully been diverting potato peels, eggshells, coffee grounds and other biodegradables for composting, your day has finally come. Today, SF Recycling will give away more than 100 cubic yards of potting soil derived from your composting efforts in the Great Compost Giveaway. Dubbed Divine Dirt, the earthy mix is derived in part from the company's Four Course Compost -- a blend in high demand by Napa and Sonoma vineyards. Four Course is made from the leftovers of not just San Francisco residents but also 2,000 city restaurants that sort out compostable material.
Tim Quaintance, sous chef at Boulevard, is in charge of making sure his crew at the highly regarded San Francisco establishment composts. "When you hear people say, 'It's going to the vineyards,' it's like maybe you'll have that wine one day. But when people are actually going to get their hands on it and use it, I want that," says the San Francisco resident. "I compost at home. To actually get to use the product that you're helping to create, I think that's cool." The Great Compost Giveaway is BYOB (bring your own bucket) and takes place from 8 a.m. to noon today at the following locations:
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