Peat use in compost should be banned to hit zero carbon targets, according to resources and waste firm Veolia. In a statement issued last week (16 …
As summer ends, new life begins
If you are already thinking about what to do about garden debris, we have scheduled a composting workshop for Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to …
Leura Garage compost
Leura Garage owner, James Howarth, hosted a mingle recently to show locals Chloe, the new super composting machine, which has reduced his food …
Molly O’Brien introduces composting system FOGO to Emmanuel College
An Emmanuel College student concerned about the future of the environment has helped introduce better recycling processes to her school.
Garbage collection vehicles launched in city
The civic body is also in the process of establishing 41 micro composting centres and an equal number of on-site composting centres which would …
Go zero waste: Mayor urges big firms, govt offices
“At the BBMP head office, we have installed two composting bins with a capacity of 35kg and it cost us around Rs 35,000 per bin. Big campuses – both …
Veolia: Ban peat-based compost to help hit ‘net zero’
The UK’s horticultural industry must stop using peat in compost products if the country is to meet its 2050 net zero emissions goals, one of the country’s …
Veolia call for peat ban
The waste management company, which says it is the UK’s biggest peat-free composter, cites the 2011 UK Government call for retailers to phase out …
Esopus Environmental Board to host composting education course
ESOPUS, N.Y. — The town of Esopus Environmental Board is hosting an educational course on composting. It will be presented from 7 to 8 p.m. on …
Tiruchi school students feted for practising home composting
Over 1.71 lakh report cards were distributed to school children and sanitary workers examined the home composting work at residences.