Episode 18 / The Butterfly Story of Composting and Making Soil Hosting Josh Whiton

This butterfly is excited to be speaking with Josh Whiton. Josh Whiton creates participatory movements that empower people worldwide to directly contribute to planetary repair. At the age of 23, he founded a tech-startup that got people out of cars and onto public transit, creating jobs while reducing fossil fuel emissions and the carbon footprint of millions. For his positive impact on people and planet Josh was named a Champion of Change by then president Obama. Josh’s company was also named one of the most innovative companies in transportation by Fast Company before being acquired by the Ford Motor Company to form Ford Smart Mobility. Josh also co-founded one of the first urban farms in the southeastern United States. Still in operation today, the one-acre urban farm helps thousands of people each year to participate in a more beautiful food system. His latest planetary innovation is MakeSoil.org. In this episode you will hear about his work, what it means to be a soil maker, why is it so important, and more. Some notes... More about 1treellion & MakeSoil. How to make a compost bin, useful information. To support planting all over the world, please check out this link. The great music is credited to Pixabay.