Focus Hawaii Composting Show

Focus Hawaii Composting Show

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Description

Hosted by Lance Chase, this 1996 episode of Focus Hawaii introduces viewers to home composting as a practical, environmentally responsible way to reduce waste on Oʻahu. Guests Suzanne Jones (Recycling Coordinator, City & County of Honolulu), Mark Takemoto (Education Specialist, University of Hawaiʻi), and Michael Kristiansen (Director, Honolulu Botanical Gardens) share their expertise on recycling, horticulture, and large‑scale mulch use across island parks. The episode explains that more than 200,000 tons of Oʻahu’s annual waste consists of green waste—yard trimmings, leaves, and grass clippings—and shows how backyard composting can keep this material out of landfills while creating nutrient‑rich soil amendments for home gardens. Through demonstrations, video clips, and practical instruction, the guests outline how to start a compost pile, choose or build composting bins, maintain proper moisture and aeration, and avoid pests. They also highlight how decomposition is faster in Hawaiʻi’s warm, humid climate, how city‑wide mulch programs support botanical gardens, and how composting helps reduce erosion, fertilizer use, and environmental runoff. The episode encourages residents to participate in workshops across the island and “close the loop” by turning their own yard waste into valuable compost.

Length of Video

00:30:06

File Size

365 MB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

Fall 9-3-1996

Keywords

Lance Chase, Focus Hawaii, composting Hawaii, home composting, backyard composting, Suzanne Jones, Mark Takemoto, Michael Kristiansen, Honolulu Botanical Gardens, City and County of Honolulu recycling, green waste Oahu, yard trimmings, mulch production, organic gardening Hawaii, waste reduction, recycling education, compost bin types, soil enrichment, Hawaiian climate decomposition, sustainable landscaping, Pearl City Urban Garden Center, Turning Your Spoils to Soil, environmental stewardship Hawaii

Disciplines

Life Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Focus Hawaii Composting Show

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