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Bullfrog Films
P.O. Box 149
Oley, PA 19547
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Compost
Truth Or Consequences
Composting without problems.
16 minutes
DVD-R version available
Color
Grade Level: 7-12, College, Adult
US Release Date: 1998
Copyright Date: 1998
ISBN (VHS): 1-56029-781-6
ISBN (DVD): 1-59458-686-1
Directed by David Gluck
Produced by Photosynthesis Productions, Inc.
and Cornell Waste Management Institute, Cornell Center for the Environment
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"Gives a detailed, yet easily understood description of the composting process."
Resource Recycling
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"How do I decide what to put in my compost bin?" "My compost stinks! What do I do?" "I want my pile to get hot. How big do I make it?"
This 16-minute video teaches the science behind the solutions. Using a quiz show format to present common questions, it shows home composters learning how to provide the right conditions for composting without problems. The information is presented in an informal, entertaining way to make learning about composting fun!
The DVD version of this program is recorded on DVD-R which is not compatible with some older DVD players. See the new DVD page for more details.
Study guide available
Awards:
Columbus International Film Festival
Reviews:
"Gives a detailed, yet easily understood description of the composting process and the balance between carbon- and nitrogen-rich materials. Illuminating camera shots introduce the multitude of decomposers that make up a compost pile." Resource Recycling
"Provides good scientific explanations in an informal but effective way...The video positively portrays an activity well within the reach of anyone interested...useful for late elementary, high school, and undergraduate students as well as adults. It would be a great addition to public library collections...Highly recommended."
Sharon C. Murphy, SUNY Buffalo, MC Journal
"A good addition for library collections, and useful to foster Earth Day projects across the curriculum." School Library Journal
Related Subjects:
Agriculture
Biology
Composting
Environment
Recycling
Waste
Related Links:
www.cfe.cornell.edu/wmi/ (Cornell Waste Management Institute)
Related Titles:
A Crack in the Pavement: 2-part series on how greening school grounds improves not only the school, but the surrounding community.
It's Gotten Rotten: Classroom composting engages students in inquiry-based science.
Planet Neighborhood: The latest in energy saving technology and good design.
Recycling with Worms: Composting garbage made easy with a worm bin.
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