Full Story Food waste and why you should take the sticker off your apple
Feb 10, 2025
Kate Lyons, a Guardian reporter specializing in environmental issues, dives into the complexities of food waste management in New South Wales. She explains the FOGO initiative, highlighting its potential to transform waste into compost while sparking debate among residents. The conversation reveals the environmental benefits of composting for soil health and the challenges of transporting compost to regional farms. Lyons also stresses the importance of proper waste disposal and the misconceptions surrounding recycling practices.
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Community FOGO Conversion
- Initially, Kate Lyons' council area had strong negative reactions to FOGO collection.
- Within a month, most people were converted and became enthusiastic about sorting their waste.
FOGO and Climate Change
- New South Wales aims to make FOGO collection mandatory by 2030 to reduce landfill waste.
- Food waste in landfills produces methane, a significant contributor to climate change.
Waste Facility Visit
- Kate Lyons visited a waste processing facility and observed the FOGO process.
- The facility used various machines, including "the Terminator," to sort and process waste.