Is this the best way to help the environment?
There are many ways to help the environment this is one way that you can easily make a big difference!
How can sunflowers help?
The sunflower is one of many plants that are now known to aid in “phytoremediation,” a process that employs various types of plants to remove, transfer, stabilize, and/or destroy contaminants in the our soil, water and air. Compared to other cleanup methods, such as soil excavation or pumping polluted groundwater, phytoremediation has become a clean, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way to reclaim and reuse land that has been tainted by poisonous chemicals and heavy metals.
Is Sunflower Project a non-for profit?
Absolutely! We received our not-for-profit status in 2018. But it was made retroactive for 2016.
What is the best way to dispose of expired sunflowers?
If at all possible, pull out the old plants and bundle them together, mark them as waste so they will not be considered compost materials.
Where are the best places to plant?
Since pollution takes place every day there is no bad place to plant sunflowers, in our opinion. But, since they provide not only beauty and helps to increase our dwindling bee population, perhaps, in the alleys against fences (behind the garbage cans) or simply areas that have very little greenery available to them.
Are there any plans long-term for Sunflower Project?
Absolutely, our goal is for the entire city of Chicago to have sunflowers planted throughout. Ultimately, we would like to see every municipality and then states in the union follow suit.
How can I help the Sunflower Project?
If you would like to help us keep the project running and growing across the country, and the rest of the world. We would be very appreciative for any donations, however small!
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