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The NSW Government’s FOGO mandates will divert around 1 million tonnes of organic waste from landfill annually, turning it into compost to improve soil health in parks, sporting fields and agriculture. shorturl.at/1DZwJ @NSW_EPA

Share your compost photo with us by emailing it at info@core.asn.au by Sunday 31st May 2026 (5pm) for your chance to WIN a Composta kit from Composta Australia. All submitted photos will be uploaded to our online photo gallery. More details - shorturl.at/OIP5L

Food scraps can't breathe in a landfill. When food is trapped in a plastic bag underground, it produces methane. Composting lets the scraps breathe, turning that gas into solid nutrients. (ICAW is proudly supported by the Queensland Government - @QldEnvironment)

"Some crops can do more than just feed you – they can actively improve your soil, too" gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/…

"A new U.N. report maps how extreme heat is tearing through every layer of the global food system" grist.org/food-and-agric…

"Composting plays a vital role in environmental conservation and climate change mitigation." facebook.com/ICAWaustralia/…

If you are interested in composting but don't know where to start, you can take a look at these free online courses that can help you apply the knowledge in your gardening endeavours. facebook.com/ICAWaustralia/…

Across North Carolina in the US, gardeners are turning to these practical, budget friendly methods to create more sustainable and productive outdoor spaces. positivebloom.com/turn-kitchen-s…

"The basic premise of composting is simple: Biodegradable waste (food scraps, coffee grounds, old leaves) returns to the ground from whence it came." cleaneatingmag.com/clean-living/g…

"One inch of compost spread on top of dead soil triggers a 30-day biological cascade that no fertilizer bag can replicate." facebook.com/ICAWaustralia/…

"Globally, we waste around 1 billion tonnes of food per year. Sixty per cent of this waste happens within households, but the rest occurs in the food service industry – including hotels and restaurants – and the retail sector." unep.org/news-and-stori…

Researchers have conducted experiments that show the native plant, Harakeke outperforms other treatment methods in removing forever chemicals from water in New Zealand. thespinoff.co.nz/science/30-03-…

Another great example of diverting waste away from landfill 👍 facebook.com/ICAWaustralia/…

"When you cultivate a kitchen garden using organic methods, you are not just growing food—you are cultivating an ecosystem that directly populates and protects your gut flora." kitandgarden.blog/homegrown-vege…

"Worm castings—sometimes called vermicast or vermicompost—are nature’s supercharged fertilizer." almanac.com/what-world-are…

"Compost is great for your garden and the environment. Here's everything you need to know about maintaining a balanced, healthy compost." abc.net.au/listen/program…

"Trench composting lets you skip the compost bin entirely and feed your soil directly where plants will grow, and it is one of the lowest-effort fertility methods a vegetable gardener can use." facebook.com/ICAWaustralia/…

"A three-bin system moves material through stages so you always have one bin cooking, one curing, and one ready to use. You never run out. You never wait months for a single batch. The cycle runs itself once it's started." facebook.com/ICAWaustralia/…

"Natives are all more drought-tolerant and resilient than exotic species, requiring no inputs such as fertilisers, and some have high nutrient value for livestock." abc.net.au/news/2026-02-2…

Honey possesses genuine antimicrobial properties, capable of killing or inhibiting a wide range of bacteria, including drug-resistant strains. theconversation.com/honey-from-aus…