From a container wafts the sweetly pungent odour of coffee grounds which, far from being discarded as waste, are being lucratively recycled to produce oyster mushrooms. Link: https://www.thelocal.fr/20190224/parisians-wake-up-to-coffee-fuelled-urban-mushroom-magic
Mais »No backyard, no problem. You can still recycle your food waste
"I just can‘t bear the idea of throwing out perfectly good food scraps into the bin, into landfill, when we can use those," said Ms King, who lives in a small apartment block in Melbourne. Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2019-02-24/food-scrap-and-composting-solutions-for-apartments/10817702
Mais »Compost? Which to choose
As spring approaches, we’ll be sowing, planting, mulching and digging – but which compost do we need for each job? Link: https://www.newsletter.co.uk/lifestyle/compost-which-to-choose-1-8816960
Mais »UK recycling rate increases to 45.7 per cent
The UK recycling rate for Waste from Households (WfH) has risen to 45.7 per cent in the 2017 calendar year, up from 45.2 per cent in 2016, according to the latest figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Link: https://resource.co/article/uk-recycling-rate-increases-457-cent-13090
Mais »Why we need to make composting cool
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/
Mais »Your recycling isn’t being recycled
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
Mais »Making Food Waste Management Easier With Innovations In the Food Industry
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/
Mais »The Global Recycling Foundation looks at the best recycled fashion ahead of London Fashion Week
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 …
Mais »How to Start a Waste Management Business?
Today, insistent entrepreneurs are opting-in the industry and help a positive outcome in the society Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/328271
Mais »City of Joburg agrees is not meeting its recycling target
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
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