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Composting plays a huge role in the fight against climate change, but how do we inspire people to actually do it? Link: https://thespinoff.co.nz/food/16-02-2019/why-we-need-to-make-composting-cool/

Sunday mornings are frantic at Pikitup depots in Johannesburg. Filled by the previous day’s chopping, mowing and decluttering, queues of bakkies and cars wait to be sent to the right waste stream. Link: https://mg.co.za/article/2019-02-15-00-your-recycling-isnt-being-recycled

Cutting edge technology and various innovations have made it possible to manage food waste more effectively. For example, one of the drawbacks of having a large refrigerator is the hassle of making sure that the various food products contained within it continue to remain fresh. Link: https://irishtechnews.ie/making-food-waste-management-easier-with-innovations-in-the-food-industry/

With London Fashion Week around the corner (15th – 19th February), the Global Recycling Foundation is calling on the fashion industry to champion recycling by shining a spotlight on the brands already leading the way on recycled fashion. It’s also calling on the industry to support Global Recycling Day, taking …

Today, insistent entrepreneurs are opting-in the industry and help a positive outcome in the society Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/328271

The City of Joburg has responded to concerns that recycling in some areas is not being carried out. Link: http://www.702.co.za/articles/338007/city-of-joburg-agrees-is-not-meeting-its-recycling-target

The quickest way to turn organic matter into compost is to a hot compost pile in which numerous microbes get to work. But it can take some doing to ensure you get the right carbon/nitrogen ratio, especially if your household doesn‘t generate a lot of waste. Link: https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/learn-the-art-of-composting-20190208-h1b0d1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Many residents in Dorrance Township have made recycling part of their weekend routine. Every Saturday, vehicles file into the township building as workers diligently empty bins and bags into dumpsters that accept everything from cardboard to tin cans. Link: https://www.timesleader.com/news/local/732980/waste-of-time-market-decline-glut-of-unusable-products-threaten-recycling-programs

Residents in numerous communities across Southwestern Pennsylvania experienced sticker shock this year when they placed their trash and recyclables at the curb to be hauled away. Link: https://triblive.com/local/regional/14598191-74/recycling-market-driving-area-surge-in-garbage-rates

A Swedish company will conduct a free pre-feasibility study on building a landfill gas recovery plant for energy productionany suitable facility that is appropriate for Dumaguete City. Link: https://negroschronicle.com/swiss-firm-eyes/