There is no end of legislation and guidance looking at landfill, recycling and hazardous waste but Brussels has so far remained surprisingly silent when it comes to compost. This was the point raised ...

A recent law now requires municipalities to verify on-site composting before exempting properties from biowaste collection, using photos or other checks. An ERR reader shared their surprise at a ...

BHUBANESWAR: The Regional Centre of Organic Farming (RCOF) has sought proposal from the State Government for establishment of mechanised biowaste compost production unit. The Centre is encouraging ...

The European Commission is currently under heavy pressure from Belgium, Spain and industry to propose a stand-alone directive for biowaste management, in order to plug the regulatory holes left by ...

Experts say how you collect your biowaste—everything from rotten fruit half-eaten meals—determines whether the end result is more methane gas or more compost, which is a natural fertilizer. Tuomas ...

KOCHI: The disposal of kitchen scrap, leftovers, and other organic waste has always been a headache for Kochiites, especially those staying at homes, apartments and colonies. For those who do not own ...

European environment ministers have backed European Commission moves to potentially draw up a draft EU Biowaste Directive next year. At a meeting of the 27 EU member states' environment ministers – ...

A new way of using compost could boost global crop production and deliver huge benefits to the planet, according to a new study. A new way of using compost could boost global crop production and ...