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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Megan Holbeck

Don’t bin it, compost it: a beginner’s guide to smarter food waste

Lead image for Change by Degrees on composting
There are hundreds of different composting solutions on the market, designed to suit different situations, tastes and budgets. Composite: Getty Images

Composting food waste rather than sending it to landfill drastically reduces household waste and emissions. From the old-school compost heap to worm farms and council Fogo (food organics and garden organics) bins, there are options to suit everyone, including those in small apartments. Here’s how to start.

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