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The Zoo's Composting center is surfaced with recycled coal fly ash and has processes manure, bedding, plant material, kitchen scraps, and corrugated cardboard. All compost is used at the Zoo.
A demonstration site educates visitors on the benefits of backyard composting.
Article: "It's All Happening at the Zoo" by Carolina Recycling Association/Carolina Composting Council
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