--- title: AOE News | Long Island Compost description: American Organic Energy's blog, educating the populace on the latest, cutting edge methods transforming the way in which organic waste is disposed of. --- [Skip to Featured Blog](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/author/long-island-compost#featuredblog) [Skip to Blog Listing](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/author/long-island-compost#bloglisting) [Skip to Footer](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/author/long-island-compost#contentinfo) [![American Organic Energy Logo](https://www.usbiopower.com/hubfs/2019Mockup/Logo/american-organic-energy-logo.png?noresize)](https://www.usbiopower.com) # Latest News, Research & Insights [![assorted food waste on the ground](https://www.usbiopower.com/hubfs/Blog%20Art/food-waste-on-land.jpg) Featured Post ## Viridi Partners with American Organic Energy on Waste-to-RNG Project American Organic Energy is partnering with Viridi Energy and a variety of other funding partners to develop one of the largest food waste-to-renewable natural gas projects in the United States. ](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/viridi-partners-with-american-organic-energy-on-waste-to-rng-project) [![planting flowers in garden bed](https://www.usbiopower.com/hubfs/Blog%20Art/planting-flowers-in-garden-bed.jpg) ](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/gardening-organic-soil-climate-change) [Long Island Compost](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/long-island-compost) [Organic Soil](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/organic-soil) December 01, 2021 3 minute read ### Striking a Delicate Balance: Gardening, Organic Soil & Climate Change Gardening, organic soil, and climate change directly affect each other. Understanding this symbiosis can help you improve your garden’s output and environmental impact. [![Solar panels on a green roof with flowering sedum plants](https://www.usbiopower.com/hubfs/green%20roof%20solar.jpg) ](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/green-roofs-solar-power-a-study-in-efficiency) [Green Roofs](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/green-roofs) November 03, 2021 3 minute read ### Green Roofs & Solar Power: A Study in Efficiency Green roofs may improve the efficiency of solar panels, thereby increasing energy production. [![upclose of woman holding garden soil in hands](https://www.usbiopower.com/hubfs/Blog%20Art/upclose-of-woman-holding-garden-soil-in-hands.jpg) ](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/documentaries-healthy-soil) [Long Island Compost](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/long-island-compost) [Organic Soil](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/organic-soil) October 20, 2021 3 minute read ### Popular Documentaries Highlight the Importance of Healthy Soil “Living Soil” and “Kiss the Ground” have drawn attention to healthy soil’s role in combating climate change. [![garden on the roof top of a building in a city](https://www.usbiopower.com/hubfs/green%20roof.jpg) ](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/custom-green-roofs-key-to-combating-urban-heat-island) [Green Roofs](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/green-roofs) September 22, 2021 3 minute read ### Custom Green Roofs Key to Combating Urban Heat Island Green roofs are critical to combating the urban heat island effect, but they require custom designs to thrive. The New York City mayoral election may ultimately determine their proliferation in the metropolitan area. [![urban rooftop farm with lush green growth with a backdrop of city buildings](https://www.usbiopower.com/hubfs/urban%20soil%20copy.jpg) ](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/nycs-urban-soil-rich-in-biodiversity) [Organic Soil](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/organic-soil) June 23, 2021 4 minute read ### NYC's Urban Soil Rich in Biodiversity Soil is a valuable resource, but has long been mistreated in urban areas. New York City’s soil is rich in biodiversity that must be protected to preserve the environment and support local green spaces. [![exterior of school building with greenery surrounding it](https://www.usbiopower.com/hubfs/Blog%20Art/exterior-of-school-building-with-greenery-surrounding-it.jpg) ](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/green-roofs-public-schools-a-post-covid-19-recovery-plan-for-nyc) [Green Roofs](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/green-roofs) June 09, 2021 3 minute read ### Green Roofs & Public Schools: A Post-COVID-19 Recovery Plan for NYC Proposed legislation allocates funds for installing green roofs on public schools, which could be especially beneficial for New York sustainability efforts and educational opportunities following the COVID-19 pandemic. [![closeup of hands holding soil](https://www.usbiopower.com/hubfs/Blog%20Art/closeup-of-hands-holding-soil.jpg) ](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/organic-soil-initiatives-combat-climate-change) [Organic Soil](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/organic-soil) May 05, 2021 3 minute read ### Organic Soil Initiatives Combat Climate Change While the effects of climate change often deplete valuable nutrients from the soil, organic initiatives can reintroduce carbon, and reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. [![birds eye view of top of apartment complex roof covered with green plants](https://www.usbiopower.com/hubfs/Blog%20Art/birds-eye-view-of-top-of-apartment-complex-roof-covered-with-green-plants.jpg) ](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/quantifying-the-effectiveness-of-green-roofs-in-urban-markets) [Green Roofs](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/green-roofs) April 21, 2021 3 minute read ### Quantifying the Effectiveness of Green Roofs in Urban Markets While some property owners have voiced concerns about implementing green roofs, their overall effectiveness and profitability should ultimately outweigh drawbacks as long as steps are taken to maximize potential benefits. [![organic soil with planted flowers](https://www.usbiopower.com/hubfs/Blog%20Art/orgnanic-soil-with-flowers.jpg) ](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/cost-comparison-organic-vs-inorganic-soil) [Long Island Compost](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/long-island-compost) [Organic Soil](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/organic-soil) April 22, 2020 2 minute read ### Cost Comparison: Organic vs. Inorganic Soil Though organic soil is generally a bit more pricey than its inorganic counterpart, the benefits derived from such an investment are worthwhile in cultivating a healthy environment for plants and produce to flourish. [![organic soil with plants growing slightly](https://www.usbiopower.com/hubfs/Blog%20Art/organic-soil-with-plants-growing-slightly.jpg) ](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/best-uses-for-organic-soil) [Long Island Compost](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/long-island-compost) [Organic Soil](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/organic-soil) April 08, 2020 2 minute read ### Best Uses for Organic Soil Organic soil has been proven a viable option for nurturing plants ranging from flowers to vegetables, and everything in between, providing needed nutrients to ensure these seedlings flourish. [![Hands with Organic soil and sprouting plant in them](https://www.usbiopower.com/hubfs/Blog%20Art/aoeblog-Organic-Soil-vs-Compost.jpg) ](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/organic-soil-vs.-compost) [Long Island Compost](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/long-island-compost) [Organic Soil](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/organic-soil) March 15, 2020 3 minute read ### Organic Soil vs. Compost Though the terms are often used interchangeably, organic soil serves to support plant life, while compost is typically used to enrich the soil itself. [![Hand with organic soil and sprouting plant ](https://www.usbiopower.com/hubfs/Blog%20Art/aoeblog-new-How-Is-Organic-Soil-Made.jpg) ](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/how-is-organic-soil-made) [Long Island Compost](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/long-island-compost) [Organic Soil](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/organic-soil) March 05, 2020 2 minute read ### How Is Organic Soil Made? Organic soil is crafted by perfecting a delicate balance of weathered rock, water, air, and decomposed organic matter to achieve optimal levels of drainage, aeration, and support for plant life. [![AOE-Blog-Organic-Soil](https://www.usbiopower.com/hubfs/Blog%20Art/AOE-Blog-Organic-Soil.jpg) ](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/what-is-organic-soil) [Long Island Compost](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/long-island-compost) [Organic Soil](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/topic/organic-soil) February 24, 2020 2 minute read ### What Is Organic Soil? Organic soil is composed primarily of plant materials, and often amended with compost to ensure its nutrient levels are optimized to cultivate plant life. [All posts](https://www.usbiopower.com/newsroom/all) #### We are 100% committed to the crucial imperative of sustainability. 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