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Composting can be a great way to recycle, save money and help the planet. A representative from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources tells us how to start our own compost bin. Link to full article
Mais »Compostable packaging: Breaking down the myths
Despite the environmental benefits of compostable packaging, there are some prevailing myths distorting the truth and creating misunderstanding about them, says Daphna Nissembaum, CEO of the packaging company TIPA. Link to full article
Mais »California’s composting mandate drives market growth
One year after California’s SB 1383 went into effect mandating organics recycling, 75% of jurisdictions report they have residential organic collection. Link to full article
Mais »Global Waste Management Outlook 2024
In response to Resolution 2/7 from the second session (UNEP/EA.2/RES.7) of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) and reaffirmed in Resolution 4/7 from its fourth session (UNEP/EA.4/RES.7), the Global Waste Management Outlook offers an updated assessment of global waste management and an analysis of data concerning municipal solid waste management …
Mais »Human composting bill passes in southern state
Governor Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) signed House Bill 2081 and Senate Bill 1042 into law earlier this year, granting rights to accredited funeral providers to provide terramation services, also known as human composting. Link to full article
Mais »New program supports the use of composts as a conservation practice
Farmers have known for centuries, and research has demonstrated, that composts can provide multiple benefits to crop, pasture and forest soils. Link to full article
Mais »White House releases national food waste plan
The national organics recovery strategy has four goals: Preventing food loss, preventing food waste, increasing the organics recycling rate and supporting policies centered on those three goals. | Jesse David Falls/Shutterstock Link to full article
Mais »The best compost bins for making high quality mulch
Nowadays there’s a wide range of composters from which to choose, whether these are sophisticated fast-acting insulated chambers or simple structures built from timber. Link to full article
Mais »Making bioplastics that are easier to compost
MSU research shows how putting starch into a bio-based polymer can make it more compostable, helping divert plastic waste Link to full article
Mais »Beijing Garbage – A City Besieged by Waste
Why do central and local government initiatives aiming to curb the proliferation of garbage in Beijing and its disposal continue to be unsuccessful? Link to full article
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