MUSWELLBROOK Shire Council will host a free workshop this weekend where residents can learn all about composting and how to develop a worm …
‘Which bin’ campaign lifts lid on recycling for householders
“The more we can divert from landfill to recycling and composting the better for both the environment and the economy – reducing costs for local …
Apartments’ federation complains to BBMP about unauthorised vendors
“The BBMP has clearly stated that the bulk generators have to compost the wet waste in situ and tie up with the empanelled vendors for the other …
Harlem Grown promotes healthy eating where ‘98% of our families are on food stamps’
“We started composting here eight years ago with one little girl who brought me a half an eggshell,” Hillery says. “Last year, we did 22,000 pounds of …
Gardening Made Simple: Gardening on a budget
Finally, use compost to fertilize your gardens organically and save money. And, compost does double duty as it also amends the soil to create the …
Custodians go above ‘call of duty’ for composting programs
It was soup day at Dowling Elementary. Head custodian Roger Bratsch knew when it came time to clean up that the compost bags would be heavy, …
South Orange Green Team, Environmental Commission Gets Sustainability Grant
… will benefit, not just one,” said Collum in a press release about the grant. “Making less waste in the first place is far more effective than composting.
Are used coffee grounds a good fertiliser for plants?
When it comes to composting, the reason why coffee grounds are considered so useful is that over time they help to add nitrogen to your compost pile.
In the Know, for May 12
Participants will learn how to effectively compost kitchen and yard waste in the backyard. The practice of backyard composting reduces landfilling and …
Unsegregated waste won’t be collected from July, Noida tells malls and hospitals
“Once the waste is segregated at source, the wet waste can easily be turned into compost. We can ensure that only dry waste is taken to the dumping …