In Aotearoa, kitchen scraps and garden waste make up a large part of household waste that we send to landfill, but did you know that much of it is compostable?
Close to half of all waste taken to the York Valley landfill is domestic waste, and more than 18% of that is food and green waste.
In landfills, organic waste releases methane, a major greenhouse gas. Composting is a great way to keep your kitchen and garden waste out of landfill, feed your garden and save money.
Come along to our free composting workshop and learn how to minimise your kerbside waste costs and turn your scraps and garden clippings into a nutrient-rich compost you can use in your garden.
It’s happening on Wednesday 6 May from 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at the Richmond Library Constance Barnicoat Room, where there’ll be spot prizes to be won and light refreshments provided.
Composting at home is an easy and environmentally friendly way to manage food scraps and garden waste. Composting is a natural process where food scraps and garden waste break down into rich, healthy soil, supporting biodiversity, and keeping nutrients cycling for future generations.
Whether you’re just getting started or need a little help with troubleshooting, there’s something for you at our compost workshop.
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