With a zero waste policy on the way in Britain, the discussion continues to focus on the number of bins per home. It will probably come down to value paid for source-separated recyclables vs. nuisance. Also, and here’s the waste industry’s reaction.
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I don’t think you’re a terrible person, Rachel, but I do hope you compost this fairly frequent waste.
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50 Ways to Leave Your Lover food unwasted.
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UK Secretary of State for Environment Hilary Benn recently did a Web chat to discuss the new waste policy. There’s reference to pesky foxes and this nice exchange:
John Whitworth: What is your response to the accusation that you have misappropriated the “Zero Waste” label? You policy is at best “25% Waste” even if you consider incineration a form of reuse.
Hilary replies: Crumbs, it’s only 9.45am and I have been accused of misappropriation !!! Zero waste is what we are aiming for, John, and never let perfection get in the way of progress…..
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From Plymouth, England: food waste pledges. Now that is an interesting idea.
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Here’s a decent digest on Aussie food waste and recovery. Good to hear the Salvos are getting some help with their food supply.
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Finally, if I lived in Washington, I’d try to see the dumpster diving documentary Dive! at the Gig Harbor Film Festival on Saturday. Let me know if you get to it.
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You are right, I should compost my leftovers. I wouldn’t mind some tips on how to do so. I live in an apartment and am not sure what to do with compost :-/
Very cool to see you write back, Rachel. A few suggestions: If you want to do things indoors, people swear by Bokashi system. NatureMill is another indoor compsting solution. Or you could keep a worm bin under the sink, which, admittedly, isn’t for everyone.
You could also look for a community garden or neighbor who composts. They’d probably appreciate your compost, as they’d see it as free nutrients for their soil. Finally, if a few people in the building wanted to band together, you may be able to convince the landlord/owner to let you put a compost bin outside somewhere. They’re not that expensive, especially split a few ways and, if done right, composting won’t attract rats and such.