What does the data tell us about living off-grid for water in the heart of Sydney?
Analysis of water quantity by an American intern in Sydney, Jillian Meehan.
The public Auburn Girls High School in NSW has completed a trial comparing six different compost designs. Funded by NSW Education the trial was supported by the local MP Lynda Voltz who launched the draft report at the compost trial garden. The report was compiled in a consultative process involving students, teachers and the School Librarian, Linda Park as the authors.
“ I appreciate that the Inner West Council is taking action against the growing problem of food and garden organics, but is this the best option for Australia or even Earth?“
And the garbage collector gets paid twice; once by the ratepayer via council, again by the ratepayer when they buy compost (if the waste is turned into compost).
Renee Patricio, U.S. intern with Sustainable House, compares U.S. and Australian food waste solutions.
With a primary focus on data analysis, Renee’s assessment is data-driven and, sorry, Oz, but local councils and state governments here in Oz seem to be controlled by, and delivering truckloads of money to, garbage collectors.
Blog by Coco
On 5th of May, I went to a community garden next to Camdenville Public School in Newtown, NSW, to join one compost program called “Food Scrap Friday.”
In a public garden next to school, they have compost bins and garden to grow plants and veggies. People including parents take their food scrap from home to compost them every Friday morning.
Ashley Qui’s story: What do you do when you have a little bit of food left on your plate that isn’t enough to save for another meal?
What do you do when you are cooking and have pieces like stems or ends of veggies and fruits that you don’t use in your recipe?
Do you just throw them away? Here’s what I do . . .
After seven months of persistence and teamwork, Curl Curl’s journey towards zero waste has taken another almighty step. This seat will make composting easier for Curlys Café and spread the word across the Curly community, that composting at home or as a local business is easy to do, financially and environmentally rewarding, as well as a source of natural beauty.
