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06/23/2026
Facts! ✅ is good for you - mind, body + soul!
🧘 MIND: Spending even a few minutes in the garden has been shown to reduce stress hormones, ease anxiety, and boost overall mood.
💪 BODY: Digging, planting a weeding are a dynamic exercise that can burn a few hundred calories per hour. Time in the sun and fresh air can also boost vitamin D, improve sleep, and reduce the risk of chronic conditions like high blood pressure and metabolic dysfunction.
💕 SOUL: Being in nature and watching something you care for grow increases life satisfaction and gives you a sense of purpose. Gardening also builds community and connection, with community gardens providing the strongest sense of emotional well being and belonging.
It's not too late to start a garden this year! Link in bio to order the raised bed fill and compost you need to get growing! 👉 Bennett Compost | https://bennettcompost.stopsuite.com/shop/bennett-compost-shop/
06/23/2026
Gritty is that girl: , local, made exclusively from the remnants of recycling processes. 💅 The perfect blend of our compost, biochar, and glass sand from .
Sand is the second most in demand resource globally, second only to water. We have plenty of sand here in , but it’s trapped in glass form. Bottle Underground breaks this glass back down into sand. It is touch safe and ok to have around kids and pets, because it’s not glass anymore - it’s sand.
Designed for plants with grit, like cacti and succulents. Use indoors or out, fill the whole container or use as a shimmery topper on planters and landscaping elements - the options are endless. However you use it, Gritty will be a conversation starter that elevates how you grow.
Learn more and get FREE delivery in Philly 👉 Bennett Compost
06/23/2026
Remove your produce stickers before you put things in your 🙏 Now, before you comment “those are edible,” keep reading:
They’re not edible, and they don’t make good compost. Why aren’t these compostable by default yet? Who knows. For now:
The best way to keep them out of the compost is to remove them when you get home. It’s 10 minutes of work that will save you frustration and keep money in your wallet. When you get home:
🍎 Take produce stickers off your fruit + veg.
⚡️ Go stick those stickers somewhere cool, like on the top of your bucket, on a collage, whatever strikes your fancy.
🗑️ Throwing them in the trash is also acceptable.
💦 Rinse your produce thoroughly.
🫧 Produce soap is a good option; a baking soda water mix also removes pesticides (1 teaspoon of baking soda per 2 cups of cold water).
🧻 Dry your produce thoroughly, and store correctly: apple and pears on the counter in a basket, strawberries in glass jars in the fridge, bananas always by themselves, etc.
By washing your produce when you get home, you remove the fungus and bacteria on the surface of your produce that makes it turn bad, faster, which will save you wasted money on rotten food.
Have questions? Got a tip on how to do this better? Let us know!
Not one of our composters yet? Learn more about our weekly compost pickup and start with us this week! 👉 Bennett Compost
06/18/2026
⚡️ Only at Bennett Compost ⚡️ de/composition: Native Trees, Sonic Roots invites you into an immersive evening shaped by the Tookany Tacony Frankford Watershed, and presented by Olney Culture Lab.
Sound artist June Lopez builds a live set from field recordings gathered in Tacony Creek Park, blending experimental ambient music with the textures of trees, water, and processes.
Visual artists Samara Talkin and Neil Cippon transform the space with layered projections drawn from the same landscape, while Dr. Jame McCray guides the experience with ecological storytelling. Voices from local residents are woven throughout, grounding the work in lived connection to place.
This is a site-specific performance at our spot on Rising Sun Ave., directly adjacent to the watershed that inspired it.
Link in bio 👉 Olney Culture Lab
Please note: intense lighting will be used and may not be suitable for those with light sensitivity.
An enormous thank you to supporting members of this project, including: TreePhilly, Pennsylvania Trails of History, William Penn Foundation, and TTF Watershed Partnership
06/03/2026
Come get your hands dirty with us 🌱 at tonight at 5:30p!
This beginner-friendly conversation all about , how it works, why it matters, and how we can grow more practices right here in .
Be sure to wear clothes that can get a little messy. See you soon!
05/31/2026
No alleyway too small, and no volume too large: 🎯 Get a quote for your business 👉
There are so many reasons to start composting, but for businesses we’ve narrowed it down to these top five:
1️⃣ It’s good for your reputation and client experience: when you start composting, you send a clear message about your values and respect for our neighborhoods - and the planet! Have a block that doesn’t smell like putrid dumpsters is also a plus, especially if you have outdoor seating or open windows.
2️⃣ Less overage fees from your haulers: food waste is voluminous AND heavy - and can often fluctuate in volume way more than anything else in your waste stream. When you start composting, your dumpsters will fill more predictably, reducing overage fees.
3️⃣ Less rats: self-explanatory.
4️⃣ You’re keeping your money local when you compost with us - and that’s something that actually matters to Philadelphians.
5️⃣ Good karma - and excellent compost: perfect for outdoor planters and living decor.
Still not convinced? The numbers speak for themselves: we pick up from over 150 Philadelphia businesses every week. Give us a call 📞 and learn why!
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05/31/2026
🙅♀️ No 🙅♀️ diseased 🙅♀️ plants 🙅♀️ please! 🙅♀️ Here’s how to spot common plant diseases in your :
🍅 Tomatoes:
- Bullseye rings on lower leaves → Early blight
- Dark water-soaked blotches, white mold on leaf undersides → Late blight
- Tiny white-rimmed spots all over leaves → Septoria leaf spot
- Yellow halos around dark spots → Bacterial spot
Black sunken bottom on fruit → Blossom end rot
🥒 Cucumbers, Squash, Zucchini:
- White powder on leaf tops → Powdery mildew
- Yellow patches on top, gray fuzz underneath → Downy mildew
- Dark sunken spots on fruit → Anthracnose
- Vine collapses suddenly, no spotting → Bacterial wilt
🥔 Potatoes:
- Bullseye rings on leaves → Early blight
- Dark olive blotches spreading fast → Late blight
- Rough corky patches on skin → Scab
🫑 Peppers:
- Raised scabby spots with yellow halos → Bacterial spot
- Collapsed stem at soil line, wet rot → Phytophthora blight
🫘 Beans:
- Orange powdery pustules on leaf undersides → Rust
- Gray fuzzy coating on stems and pods → Gray mold
- White cottony growth on stems → White mold
🥦 Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale
- Concentric rings on leaves, centers fall out → Alternaria leaf spot
- Yellow V-shaped patches from leaf edge inward → Black rot
- Stunted plant, roots look like clubs → Clubroot
🥕 Carrots:
- Small tan spots with dark borders on leaves → Cercospora blight
- Dark brown leaf tips spreading inward → Alternaria blight
05/30/2026
Prune ✂️ your 🍅 tomatoes! Alex will show you how, step x step. 👨🌾 Flavorful, nutrient-packed food starts with healthy soil. Shop our composts and get FREE delivery in Philly on all bagged and roller products! 👉
05/29/2026
Hey 👋 : we’re coming to your neighborhood! Starting tomorrow, will be a drop off point for ! Here’s how it works:
🪣 Grab a
🪣 Put your inside
🪣 Drop off any time Ray’s is open
🪣 Pay per bucket in store
🪣 No schedule or commitment required!
Stop by tomorrow for a kitchen refresh and start composting!
05/26/2026
Last fall, we received a grant from Closed Loop Partners and to increase our capacity to accept compostable, single use items.
Let’s face it: single use items aren’t going anywhere. We’re busy, we’re on the go, and convenience isn’t a crime. BUT - there’s a version of convenience that doesn’t cost the planet, and that’s where compostable options come in:
When it’s certified compostable and processed correctly, these items break down into a nutrient rich soil amendment instead of sitting in a landfill for centuries.
This grant is helping us build the infrastructure to actually close that loop - so when you grab a compostable produce bag or toss a paper plate in your , it has somewhere real to go.
We collect it, process it, and turn it back into the rich compost that feeds local soil. It’s not *actually* magic, but it kind of feels like it.
Learn more about the work we’re doing to close the loop in ! 👉
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5650 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19120
Public Transport:
- Take the Market-Frankford Line to 69th Street Transportation Center and transfer to Bus Route 75 towards Wayne Junction. Get off at Rising Sun Avenue.
- Alternatively, take Bus Route 18 towards Cedarbrook Plaza and get off at Rising Sun Avenue.
Driving/Parking:
- From I-95 N, take Exit 25 for Allegheny Ave. Turn left onto E Allegheny Ave, then right onto Rising Sun Ave.
- There is street parking available along Rising Sun Avenue or nearby side streets. Be mindful of any parking restrictions.
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What people say
Bennett Compost on Rising Sun Avenue in Philadelphia is a beacon of sustainability and innovation in the local business scene. Their commitment to keeping food out of landfills and recycling it into compost is truly commendable.
What sets Bennett Compost apart is their versatility in working with all kinds of businesses, including renowned names like Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Showroom Philadelphia at The Navy Yard. It's not just your average appliance store - it's an immersive showroom where clients and industry insiders gather to enjoy Chef Robert's recipes and demonstrations, with all the leftovers going straight to Bennett Compost for recycling.
Their dedication to sustainability shines through in every aspect of their operation. From offering clean buckets each week for those who opt for it, making composting easy even for high-rise dwellers, to providing newbies with a chance to try composting with a free first month - Bennett Compost makes sustainable living accessible and convenient for everyone.
Moreover, their impressive impact speaks volumes about their commitment to environmental responsibility. With a staggering 67,500 lbs of waste composted in 2023 alone, Bennett Compost is truly making a difference in reducing landfill waste and promoting eco-friendly practices.
For businesses or individuals looking to make a positive impact on the environment while simplifying their waste management process, Bennett Compost is the perfect partner. Visit their website to learn more about their solutions for businesses or sign up for a Bennett Bucket with the first month free offer - you won't be disappointed!
