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The first of its kind in East Africa, the regulation will help Tanzania‘s semi-autonomous archipelago to tackle its burgeoning waste problem Link: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/waste/zanzibar-passes-new-regulation-developed-by-cse-on-solid-waste-management-66122

Without RePlanet and any other recycling center, ‘you sold it, you take it back’ approach to recycling is needed Link: https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/08/10/letter-after-closing-replanet-you-sold-it-you-take-it-back-recycling-plan-needed/

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – Composting, confusing for novices but ultimately an easy and convenient way to transform kitchen scraps and yard waste into a beneficial addition to soil in the garden, was itself transformed from mystery to utility through a free seminar at the Trailside Nature and Science Center that offered …

Open Burning Endangers Health Urgently Find Rights-Respecting Solution Link: https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/08/10/lebanon-no-quick-fixes-trash-crisis

A growing awareness about pesticides and wax in vegetables and fruits is turning more and more people towards organic food. The idea of a kitchen garden and Urban Bagiya is fast catching up, with schools and individuals practising it with a lot of success. Link: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/green-revolution-ii-awareness-boosting-composting-healthier-produce-good-health/story-pKTxnoGqmylzLWJ8rXTAZK.html

A recent market report published on the “Compost Turning Machine Market” MarketResearchExpertz announced an addition of new research report on Worldwide Compost Turning Machine Market Research Report | Technology Innovation, competitive analysis, Compost Turning Machine market Emerging Growth Factors, Future Scope, Analysis, Compost Turning Machine market Size, Status, Rising Trends, …

Compost — a natural fertilizer that provides many essential nutrients for plant growth and overall healthy plants — involves decomposed organic material such as leaves, grass clippings and, if you wish, kitchen waste. Link: https://www.newsitem.com/arts_living/compost-returns-nutrients-to-soil/article_e1e1c1c8-b551-5583-b86a-fc5a6834256a.html

SYDNEY (BLOOMBERG, AP) – Australia has signaled its commitment to stop exporting recyclable waste amid a pushback by regional neighbours including Indonesia and Malaysia. Link: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australian-leaders-agree-to-ban-exporting-recyclable-waste

Our Garden State Gardening series offers tips on gardening and details how you can start homesteading whether you’re trying to take small steps towards self-sufficiencyalready have your very own farm. It’s all about trying to make less of a “footprint” on the Earth. Once you’ve taken the first step, next …

Sure, your aluminum can of LaCroix can be crushed, melted and remolded into another aluminum can of LaCroix. But your banana peel can feed thousands of critters, from worms and insects to bacteria and fungi, that slowly turn it into a nutritious soil amendment that will make your garden happier …