Inmates at the Ilocos Norte Provincial Jail (INPJ) get a chance to earn extra by making compost bins for distribution to households in the province.<\/p>\n
One of the provincial government’s flagship programs, the household composting project has gained momentum in urban communities, with the help of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-trained inmates who make 400 compost bins.<\/p>\n
Ten persons deprived of liberty (PDL) receive a salary of PHP4,000 each.<\/p>\n
According to Governor Cecilia Araneta-Marcos on Monday, the household composting program is now being implemented in at least 28 villages and will be rolled out in the entire province.<\/p>\n
As a result, more inmates have shown interest in making additional composting units to earn income.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy integrating sustainable livelihood initiatives such as this, we continue to strengthen the capacity of PDL to become self-reliant and productive members of society upon release,\u201d the INPJ said in a statement.<\/p>\n
Using an improvised bucket with a tight cover and a faucet for draining, food waste is properly segregated so it no longer gets transported to the city landfill.<\/p>\n
The INPJ initially served as a pilot site for the household composting and community gardening project, training over 150 inmates to convert their food waste into organic soil.<\/p>\n
The organic soil comes from fermented food waste mixed with locally available materials that help in faster decomposition without foul odor.<\/p>\n
The initiative currently benefits the inmates by providing a steady source of fresh vegetables grown in healthy soil, which they produce themselves from kitchen scraps.<\/p>\n
The governor hopes this will be replicated in other villages, envisioning that every Ilokano home will have a garden to ensure food security. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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