Greenway Organics is a company located in Campbellsport, Wisconsin that uses vermicomposting (composting with worms) to turn organic waste into fertilizer and reduce waste sent to landfills. The presentation provided information on the composting process using worms, Greenway Organics' operations and location, and calls the audience to get involved through education, awareness, or donation efforts to support their mission.

1. Greenway Organics, LLC
Company Owner: Eric Martinson
Presented By: Gabriela Haugen

2. Today Tomorrow The next day

3. Importance….
General
understanding of
composting
Process of
vermicomposting
Local impact from
vermicomposting
Getting involved
To Inform

5. Composting 101
Organic
Matter
Oxygen
Bacteria
Moisture

6. Organic Matter

8. Too
Much
Not
Enough
* It’s a fine line, too much or too little moisture could result in

9. GOOD bacteria
 Aerobic
Dependent on
oxygen
Bacteria
Oxygen
• Dependent on bacteria
• Keeps the bacteria alive

11. Red Wigglers
1 pound of worms = approximately 800- 1,000
worms
1 pound of worms = 3-4 pounds of organic material per
week
1 worm can produce 6 pounds of castings in 1 year

12. Step 1: Holding UnitReactor allows for:
• Bigger herd population
• Keeping castings separate
from worms
• Elimination of handling of
worms
• Prevention of harming the
worms

13. Step 2: Make Beds
Fiber Sources Biodegradable
Material

14. Step 3: Add Water

15. Step 4: Harvest
Vermicompost Castings/Vermicast

16. Eat
ExcrementReproduce

18. Greenway Organics LLC
Located in Campbellsport, Wisconsin
Mission
Reduce amount of compostable
material headed for landfills
Provide an artisan
crafted, high quality
organic fertilizer
Increase public
awareness

19. Call to Action
Get Informed!
• Like our Facebook page: Greenway Organics LLC

20. Get Involved!
• Compost
• Donate food waste
• Take part in Earth Day activities

21. Educate!
• Start an organization on campus
• Spread the word

22. Raise Awareness!
• Promote conversations
Waste after 2 people Waste after 5 people

23. To Wrap Things Up…
Greenway Organics is…
Within your local community
Using the process of vermicomposting to produce fertilizer
Turning waste into assets for the environment
Making the environment sustainable for future generations

25. Eric Martinson
Email: greenwayorganicsllc@yahoo.com
Phone: 920-420-3549