Stan’s Composting Blog

The latest posts from Compost Man Stan and his crew of composters.

Composting Basics

Start here if you’ve never composted before! Nature decomposes everything that was once alive, so all we need to do is copy nature, right? Well — sort of. True “composting”…

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Why compost?

You might be surprised to learn that 72% of Americans don’t compost at home. What’s driving the 28%? Why should you start composting? Let’s explore why composting is not just…

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Why compost?

In a world dominated by extracting our natural resources, compost is an antidote. Compost is the opposite of extraction; it’s putting back, it’s restoring. Soil fertility, vibrant healthy food, waste disposal, sanitation, and sustainability all have deep roots in compost. And most of all: It’s easy! It’s one of the simplest ways to give back to Mother Earth while reaping benefits for yourself, too. It’s a win-win!

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Music

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Testimonials

From Compost Man Stan’s former students — of all ages.

— Verna S. P.

“Stan Slaughter presents a superb mix of engaging and entertaining music along with practical, informative content! He’s very professional and unquestionably reliable.”

— John Stufflebean, Director, Kansas City Department of Environmental Management, Kansas City, MO

“Stan Slaughter is the thoroughbred of the environmental educators I’ve hired.
Second place is not even close!”

— Michael Patton, Tulsa, OK Metropolitan Environmental Trust
— Educator, East Side Elementary School, Edinburgh, IN

“What an outstanding presentation! I really appreciated your enthusiasm for recycling. The students enjoyed the morning and so did staff members. Keep up the great work!”

— Principal, Onaga Elementary, Onaga, KS

“The kids loved it! They are still talking about Stan.”

— Educator, Meadowlark Elementary, Andover, KS