Composting

• Peterborough County mulls options for countywide organics program

  Peterborough County councillors were presented with three possible options for a countywide organics program. The goal is to extend the life of the Bensfort Road landfill site.

  Environment

  Feb 22
  
• How to compost your live Christmas tree

  Remember to take off all of your ornaments, decorations and plastic bags before dropping off the tree.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2023
  
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• Saskatoon green cart material to be processed in-house, temporarily lowering costs

  Saskatoon's green cart contractor has defaulted on its contract, however, processing the materials in-house will help reduce financial pressures on utility rates temporarily.

  Environment

  Oct 25, 2023
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• Peterborough County continues to review potential countywide organics program

  A 2021 study estimated more than 4,500 tonnes of source-separated organics could be collected annually in Peterborough County and transferred to the new facility in Peterborough.

  Environment

  Oct 18, 2023
• Grand opening held at new Summerland organics processing facility

  The site will process all of Summerland’s yard and wood waste, agricultural organics, wastewater treatment sludge, and residential food waste.

  Environment

  Sep 29, 2023
• ‘The goal is to get our emissions to zero’: Winnipeg family part of Canada-wide climate challenge

  An environmentally friendly Winnipeg family is taking 'going green' to the next level. They're part of a Canada-wide competition to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2023
• Many Regina residents excited as green compost bins begin to arrive

  Most Regina residents are excited to begin composting as many neighbourhoods have started to receive their green bins.

  Environment

  Aug 14, 2023
• Grand opening held at new Oliver, B.C. organic compost facility

  Local officials gathered on Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a new organic composting facility in Oliver.

  Environment

  Jun 5, 2023
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• Is human composting the next frontier in death care?

  Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, or maybe soil? While death care often involves embalming bodies, burial in coffins or cremation, the demand for green burial options is growing.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2023
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• First phase of curbside organics program diverts over 200,000 kg of Lethbridge waste: report

  The City of Lethbridge is ready to move ahead to phase two of the green cart program after more than 200,000 kilograms of organic waste was diverted in the first phase.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2022