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Michigan Communities to Start New Composting Programs

18th March, 2023 Michigan communities are preparing to implement new waste regulations focused on sustainable composting efforts. In December, the Michigan Senate finally passed a stalled bill supporting further implementation and regulations in composting and recycling. Local counties are encouraged to redirect recyclable materials away from landfills and into greener alternatives, building more accessible waste disposal …

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U.S. Legalizes Human Composting In Six States Despite Criticism

12/03/22 Six different states in the U.S. have legalized human composting over the past half a decade, allowing family members to compost their loved ones remains into healthy soil. However, it has also been met with criticism. New York was the latest state to permit the unique practice, approving regulations on January 1, 2023. Washington …

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Experts Warn Of Wasteful Consumption Of Biodegradable Plastics

4th March 2023 As companies strive to develop biodegradable plastic packaging that promises to be better for the environment than traditional plastics, experts warn of potential environmental risks and wasteful consumption. Bacardi’s biodegradable spirits bottles, Skittles compostable wrappers and designer water bottles are just a few examples of such packaging being developed. Some argue that …

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Earth ​​Worms Can Eliminate Antibiotic Resistant Genes Says New Study

3rd March 2023 In news that will warm the heart of vermicomposters everywhere, a new study has revealed that earthworms can help drastically reduce the impact of antibiotic-resistant bacteria spread by food waste.  The study focused on how antibiotic-resistant genes occur and spread in food waste and ways to reduce the spread of antibiotic-resistant genes …

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BYU Hawaii Students Feed Waste To Worms In Vermicomposting Project

19th Feb, 2022 In their latest effort towards a zero-waste future, Brigham Young University (BYU) Hawaii students use worms from a Waikiki company to conduct a vermicomposting project. The botany class project has been in effect since 2022 and continues to be a success well into February. The students take one of their botany classes …

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Wake Forest University In North Carolina Expands Composting Initiatives

Feb 18th, 2023 Wake Forest University in North Carolina has been expanding its waste-reduction initiatives since 2018, furthering its composting facilities around campus. The university’s Office of Sustainability has noted students’ support of these initiatives and plans to continue expanding composting options to other dorms in 2023. While the Office of Sustainability has been providing …

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Study Highlights Importance of Oxygen In Early Stages of Composting

15th Feb 2023 Composting is essentially the breakdown of organic materials by bacteria. Typically, Aerobic (with air) is widely considered the best method by home composters.  But what happens when the process is interrupted at the start of the composting process and does it matter if this interruption is only temporary? That’s what scientists from …

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