Curbside collection of compostables in England
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A comprehensive curbside collection program and home composting enabled St Edmundsbury in England to meet waste management goals set by the government. Curbside collection involved a twin bin system which provided flexibility in the collection schedule. A brown bin for household waste was also provided to residents which is then collected for composting. The composting process is handled by County Mulch. So far, the program has resulted to a 20% recycling rate throughout the borough and officials anticipate that the 25% government target by the year 2000 will be met.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1998
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Multipurpose program at Kentucky college
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Berea College in eastern Kentucky has established a composting program for food service residuals which heats its greenhouse and improves the campus's overall sustainability.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2000
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Maximizing compostables at the Olympics
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Compostable utensils, packaging, bags and liners were used to improve recovery of residuals from meals served during the Summer Games in Sydney.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2000
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