The company was originally founded by Dr. Hans Merensky, a highly regarded geologist, scientist, conservationist and philanthropist. In 1929, he purchased Westfalia Estates, applying principles to ensure that sustainability, humanitarian and ecological impact became key elements of the business.
Denver Fire Stations Participate in Zero Waste Initiative
In an effort to ramp up the Denver Composts program, firefighters from 20 fire stations in the city of Denver are teaching local residents about the benefits of composting. Several of these fire stations have seen their recycling rates increase as much as 8 to 80 percent since they’ve implemented the …
Tuna sustainability highlighted in special session at upcoming SeaWeb Seafood Summit
The premier seafood sustainability conference explores issues of global importance and attracts diverse stakeholders from all areas of the seafood supply chain, including retailers, suppliers, academics, NGOs, conservationists, government organizations, and more. The event – hosted this year at …
Cowbridge Food and Drink festival secures Welsh Government and Big Lottery Funding support
The thriving Cowbridge Food & Drink Festival has secured funding from the Strategic Business Growth Grant Scheme of the Welsh Government and a … sites clean throughout the festival and recycle as much as possible in line with the Welsh Government’s Sustainability and Environmental programme.
City compost pile gains in popularity
“They can put it in the garbage container, they can compost it themselves or they can take it to the city compost pile,” he said. “We’ve got a good pile started there now.” Cotton said crews cleared the compost area after the last snow of spring and people have been hauling out leaves, grass clippings
City compost pile gains in popularity
“They can put it in the garbage container, they can compost it themselves or they can take it to the city compost pile,” he said. “We’ve got a good pile …
2.5m Deficit: Realty Firm Challenges Lagos Govt On Sustainable Housing
The Project Director Of Leading Multi-Disciplinary Infrastructure Firm, Arctic Infrastructure (AI), Mr Lookman Oshodi Has Challenged The Lagos State Government On The Need To Restrategise The Processes Of Providing Sustainable Housing To The Rising Population In The City. This Is Even As He …
‘Composting Made Simple for Yard & Food Waste’ set for Saturday in Potsdam
Attendees learn how to create a simple, working compost pile with no turning of the pile so positive results are easily achieved, at the the “Composting …
11th annual ‘Projects Day’ showcases student innovation
Sanger High School students Daysia Torres; Keanu Lugo; and Mario Moctezuma created a composting machine. Torres said they were inspired to do …
Composting: Waste not want not with Bokashi!
Bokashi has been one of my favourite finds to compost more than just my organics. Now you can turn just about all of your kitchen waste into good food for yo…