AMMAN —Organica Jordan , a farm located in Amman
that produces compost and recycles green waste, hopes to introduce a new
environmentally friendly trend in Jordan: composting using worms.
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Composting describes a process in which a
mixture of
organic materials like tree leaves, vegetables, and fruits are used
to fertilize soil. Worm composting or vermicomposting employs worms to turn the
organic waste into compost.
During an interview conducted over the
phone, Organica Jordan’s Walid Al-Nabulsi said that the concept of worm composting is
widespread in other areas. “
Vermicomposting is common in other areas around the
world like in Europe and Australia. We in Organica Jordan — and even others that work
in the same field — are trying to introduce it here, locally.”
They seem to have found a fun way to do so,
via workshops run in collaboration with Amman Little Gardeners, for kids, so
they can connect with nature. “The general idea is that we want to bring
awareness about such topics to little children. We want them to be aware of the
ecosystem and nature,” Nabulsi said.
“For example, ever since my daughter was
only two years old, she has been aware that we do not dispose of the organic
waste in the garbage, but instead we manage it,” he explained. “She knows that plastics
go into the trash bin, meanwhile vegetable or fruit leftovers go to the compost
bag. She is now five.”
“Nowadays, almost all our agricultural
production contains unnatural chemicals and fertilizers. Farmers use chemicals
to produce and grow fruits and vegetables faster: this is harmful and
unhealthy, and we are consuming these products every day which is resulting in
illnesses,” he added.
“The new and young generation can adapt
easier to these habits, so bringing awareness to them is perhaps more important
than bringing awareness to adults. That is our main target and goal from the
workshops,” added Nabulsi.
Children aged 2 to 15 years old can
participate in the workshop. Every workshop is an hour and a half long, lasting
from 4:30 to 6pm. “We have four to five upcoming vermicomposting workshops. The
first one is on Monday and the second is next Saturday. We do not hold them
daily because we have other activities,” explained Nabulsi.
The workshops are being held in coordination with Amman Little Gardeners at Alasayel Equestrian on Airport Road. The
cost is JD10 per child and parents can attend the
workshops for free.
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