Bokashi Compost, Three Weeks Later

May 20, 2012 No Comments by

Watch the video showing what happens to Bokashi compost 3 weeks after it’s buried. The results, three weeks later, are more nutrients for those outdoor gardens in Dubai and actually, anywhere.

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TEDx Summit 2012 in Qatar a Recycling Success Story

May 01, 2012 No Comments by

Doha recently hosted the TEDx Summit and the annual meeting of 700 TEDx organizers in Qatar was a resounding success, in part because of recycling efforts.

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GM Sees No Grounds to Throw Coffee Away

Apr 27, 2012 No Comments by

GM employees, led by its manager of waste reduction John Bradburn, are doing their part to divert waste from landfill. Watch for coffee grounds to become the new french fry oil.

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Companies Can Do More About Food Waste. Try Composting.

Apr 18, 2012 No Comments by

Food waste is a huge problem around the world because of the greenhouse gas methane, far more potent than other emissions that can contribute to climate volatility.

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Ithaca Turns Dog Waste Into (a Little) Compost

Apr 05, 2012 No Comments by

The first batch of dog poo compost in Ithaca, NY is complete after 18 months. The results are, literally and figuratively, mixed.

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McDonald’s Replaces PlayPlaces With Urban Gardens, Composting Sites

Apr 01, 2012 No Comments by

Starting this week, over 20 of McDonald’s outdoor PlayPlaces will be replaced with urban gardens and composting facilities.

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In One Picture: Gulf Countries Must Work Harder on Food Waste

Feb 12, 2012 4 Comments by

Countries like the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain import their food from afar, but food waste is still a huge problem in the Arabian Gulf Region.

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Bullitt Center in Seattle Redefines “Living City”: The Guardian

Oct 03, 2011 2 Comments by

With its goals to be off of the water grid, carbon neutral, and composting of all of its sewage, the Bullitt Foundation’s future home in Seattle could redefine our definition of “green building.”

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