Kat Nigro of CompostNow Durham, North Carolina

1. BIKE - HAULING EQUIPMENT &
FEMALE EMPOWERMENT

2. Tilthy Rich Compost
Durham, NC
100% bicycle-powered
5-mile radius from downtown
residential and small
commercial subscribers

5. Inexpensive
Able to up-cycle/recycle existing
materials
Simple design required minimal
training
Pros
Safety concerns
Frequent equipment failure led to
inconsistent collection schedule
Higher employee turnover
Cons

11. Less equipment failure
Easier to operate
Increased rider safety
Better marketing capability
Pros
Larger investment for our size
Smaller surface area
Required more training
Cons

13. CompostNow
Operates in 9 municipalities
Hauling equipment includes
sprinter vans and a 26' box truck
Services households,
offices, cafes,
restaurants, schools and
other businesses.

19. More reliable and efficient
Larger surface area and assist allows
riders to carry more weight in less time
Happier, safer riders
Creates opportunity to build a more
diverse team
Pros
Expensive
Unique equipment parts cause
delays
Bigger learning curve to more
complicated machinery
Cons

20. "I think the bicycle has done
more to emancipate women than
any one thing in the world. I
rejoice every time I see a woman
ride by on a bike. It gives her a
feeling of self-reliance and
independence the moment she
takes her seat; and away she goes,
the picture of untrammelled
womanhood."
- Susan B. Anthony (1896)

22. Establishes independence through the freedom of mobility
Improves health and body image
Develops useful skills and techniques
Inspires confidence to explore other traditionally male spheres
Bike-hauling facilitates female
empowerment.

23. Women are leading the environmental
movement.
Women make 85% of the consumer
decisions that affect the household's
carbon footprint.
Increases inclusivity and diversity
Empowered women expand the
community composting movement.

24. Thank you!