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👋 Introducing BATCOM – a start-up community composting scheme for Brimscombe and Thrupp in Stroud, Gloucestershire. This #CoopFortnight, we’re celebrating #coops like BATCOM for the altogether different way they create grassroots solutions, boost communities and meet local needs. 📍 BATCOM was set up to solve a local problem. 👨🌾 “In our area we have lots of people with gardens and allotments. But a lot of them live where the council collection lorries can’t access. So they have bonfires, compost themselves or drive their green waste to the local tip, 15 miles away,” said BATCOM co-founder Shelley Tester. 🚛 ❌ “Transporting green waste makes our carbon footprint as a local community quite big. Having a composting site here, we can create circular economy where people can bring waste that we turn into something useful and valuable for the community.” 🏚️ In its embryonic stages, BATCOM plans to redevelop an abandoned industrial estate, with composting bays due to be installed at the end of the summer. 🫶 “In the longer term, we would like to develop the site beyond composting, to include other related activities,” said Shelley. “It will bring people together. It will give them a sense of being able to do something about the climate crisis. It will be great for people’s mental and physical health too.” ♻️ Like many co-ops, BATCOM is responsible and sustainable – and research has found that democratic businesses in the UK are 75% more likely to have net zero plans in place. If you want a better future for the planet, back our Call for #CoopGrowth! https://buff.ly/4eHtCN3 #comshares #coops #communityowned #climateaction #composting #gardening #allotment #allotments #stroud

NYC has introduced curbside residential composting in Brooklyn and Queens. Residents now possess brown bins to collect food-based waste. NYC’s city council voted in June 2023 to make separation of food waste mandatory with rollout in the whole city set to begin in fall 2024. Enforcement of the composting will begin in April 2025, with residents facing fees for not complying. This waste will now be used to create fertilizer and electricity. How does this impact restaurants in NYC? By implementing city-wide composting, NYC is decreasing the overall environmental footprint of the restaurant industry in NYC by allowing customers to compost at home. Implementing curbside composting across the city also sets an example for other cities to follow in the future. #dinegreen #sustainability #greenrestaurant #greenrestaurantassociation #gogreen #reducereuserecycle #restaurants #food #sustainableliving #donate #environment #motherearth #environmentallyfriendly #nature #pollution #eatlocal #plasticfree #certifiedgreenproduct #greenchemicals #certifiedgreenrestaurant #recycle #sustainable #climatechange #ecofriendly #zerowaste #nonprofit #sustainabilitytip #earthday #earthmonth

🌳🌿 Dive into the essential benefits of trees and how they play a crucial role in improving our health, environment, and communities! From preventing flooding to releasing oxygen and reducing pollution, trees offer a myriad of advantages. Combatting climate change, providing habitats, and enhancing our overall well-being are just a few more reasons why trees are so vital. By planting native trees, donating to reforestation organizations, and supporting green spaces, we can all contribute to a healthier planet and community. Let's work together to nurture and protect our green friends for a sustainable future! #TreeBenefits #GreenSpaces #CommunityHealth 🌳🌿 #EatCircleCFarm #tree #trees #gogreen #plantlife #treeoflife #organicgarden #greenenergy #loveplants #greenspace #design #creative #business #smallbusiness #marketing #graphicdesign #branding #marketingdigital #presentation

"Community compost makes good soil... it enriches the earth... and it grows social bonds, civic awareness and a healthier society." Thank you Samantha MacBride and Clare Miflin for writing such a great piece on the widely discussed topic of eliminating community composting in NYC. Some of the key points to understand better why community composting is so important for NYC: - in New York City, community composting grew out of grassroots efforts to reclaim disinvested neighborhoods in the fiscal crisis of the 1970s and ’80s. - community composting has grown to involve dozens of partners, including nonprofits like the Lower East Side Ecology Center, Big Reuse, Earth Matter and GrowNYC as well as parks, community gardens, schools and citizen volunteer groups. - every year, they manage hundreds of drop-off sites, process over 4,000 tons of food waste, engage thousands participants in activities, and provide education and outreach to more than 600,000 New Yorkers. - the resulting compost is used in the communities where it is produced, nourishing gardens, parks and trees. - community compost makes good soil — literally and figuratively. It enriches the earth at a time when the world’s soils are degrading at an alarming rate, and it grows social bonds, civic awareness and a healthier society. - it’s also a key partner in the city’s broader green infrastructure and climate resilience plans. over the past decade. #communitycomposting

Environmental Inclusion is the key to saving our planet. Ask us about donating your commercial assets to save endangered animals program. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d8nzEv2u #EnvironmentalInclusion #Sustainability #Salvex #Environment #earthday

1. Schedule regular deep cleaning sessions to maintain a tidy home #OttawaDeepCleaning #TidyHome 2. Use natural cleaning products to promote a healthier indoor environment . #NaturalCleaning #HealthyHomeOttawa 3. Take advantage of Ottawa's curbside pickup services for disposing of bulky items. #CurbsidePickup #BulkyItemDisposal 4. Organize seasonal donation drives to declutter and give back to the community. #DonationDrives #CommunityGivingOttawa 5. Create a designated cleaning zone in your home to streamline chores and stay organized. #CleaningZone #OrganizationTips 6. Invest in energy-efficient appliances to save on utility bills and reduce environmental impact. #EnergyEfficientAppliances #SustainableLiving 7. Implement a rotating cleaning schedule with family members or roommates to share the workload. #RotatingCleaningSchedule #Teamwork 8. Utilize composting programs to reduce kitchen waste and promote eco-friendly practices. #CompostingPrograms #EcoFriendlyLiving 9. Set up a recycling station with clearly labeled bins to encourage proper waste separation #RecyclingStation #WasteSeparation 10. Stay informed about household hazardous waste disposal options to ensure safe and responsible cleaning practices. #HazardousWasteDisposal #SafetyFirst https://lnkd.in/erPdc5Zu

Litter costs the government £1 billion+ a year. 💸 So why are most bins a bit rubbish? 🤷 I never paid much attention to bins before I worked at Hubbub. Well, believe me when I say I've made up for lost time 😉. A lot of what you might assume is wrong. For example: • More bins does not equal less litter • Tough anti–litter messages can increase littering • "Mixed recycling" bins might not be a great way to collect mixed recycling We've worked out an approach to designing bins that leans heavily on data-driven insights, and chucks in a huge dollop of playful creativity (a bit like the rest of our work, then). They put a smile on your face but, more importantly, they work better than the alternatives. Never seen a disco bin? A giant voting bin? 🗳️ Swipe below to check out five of our favourite Hubbub-designed bins. ⬇️ (Also: did you get the Sir Mix-a-Lot joke in the image below? I'm such a useless judge of which musical references are going to fly...) ++ P.S. I'm CEO of environmental charity Hubbub. We create campaigns with business, government and civil society that inspire environmental action. Follow me - Alex Robinson - for insights on environmental change, leadership and more. #environment #sustainability #RecycleWeek #RecycleWeek2024 #waste

Sweet Transformation in Communities At Honey Yards, we believe that beekeeping is more than just producing honey. It's an activity that boosts the local economy, generates jobs, and promotes sustainability. 🌍 With every hive, we are not only caring for the bees but also strengthening our community. The income generated from beekeeping products helps sustain families, supports local businesses, and encourages rural development. Additionally, our sustainable beekeeping practices ensure the preservation of the environment for future generations. Join us in the mission to transform lives and preserve the planet, one hive at a time. 🐝💛 #Beekeeping #LocalEconomy #Sustainability #HoneyYards #PositiveImpact #CommunityGrowth #EcoFriendly #GreenBusiness #Bees #LocalDevelopment #BeeCommunity #SustainableAgriculture #EnvironmentalStewardship #SupportLocal #HoneyProduction #EconomicEmpowerment

Bins popping up in remote areas are at the taxpayer/ratepayer cost.The service cannot be viable and how much really goes into recycling.Most viable solution is to pick up with the one truck and take to landfill. In reality the taxapayer and rate payer gets slugged and the product still goes to landfill. As long as the circular wish recyclers can media clap,everyone-everything is ok. Meanwhile western countries are still dumping waste in the oceans/rivers as waste water. That waste contains plastic waste from sources like polyester non-woven and compostable packaging. Truth telling must happen before the "feel good" logos on multiple bins on your walking track.

40 schools throughout #WesternAustralia will share in more than $113,000 in grants to fund initiatives that will help avoid and recover #waste. The #WasteSortedSchools program provides funding to facilitate waste education and infrastructure to improve waste avoidance, resource recovery, and hands-on learning experiences linked to the school curriculum. The funds will be used for a range of projects including setting up recycling hubs, worm farms, chicken coops, bin systems and vegetable gardens linked to composting and support for waste-free canteen lunches. Read more: https://ow.ly/v7Ck50S9fMg #BeAGreatSort #WasteSorted #GrantsAnnounced