composting

Zürich: Züri-Sack – popular rubbish sack policy

Sidsel Overby Hartlev — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:51:16 +0000

During the period 1992-2005, Zürich succeeded in reducing waste production from 140,000 tonnes to 100,000 tonnes a year. This positive change is the result of a collaborative effort between local and regional lawmakers, NGOs and Zürich's waste disposal authority. The solution consisted of the ‘Züri-Sack’ and ‘Zürich recycling' and an extensive information campaign designed to motivate consumers to commit themselves to sustainable waste disposal and start composting.

Frankston: Compost makes cities greener

Maria Nørlyng Leal — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:42:14 +0000

A group of citizens in Frankston showed the rest of the city that composting does not just provide good fertiliser for the garden but also saves resources related to the collection and deposition of waste, helping to create long-term solutions for the cities of the future. During 2006-07, citizens took part in a 12-month pilot programme, the ‘Halve Garbage Waste Programme’, which involved enabling citizens to gain financially by halving the volume of their kitchen waste. A total of 1000 citizens took part in the programme.

Manchester: Green Building secures reduced carbon emissions

Maria Nørlyng Leal — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:45:20 +0000

The Green Building has 32 flats, a medical clinic and a private daycare institution for 120 children. The 11-story building stands out in the cityscape with its distinctive architecture, wind turbines and solar panels on the roof. A number of environment technology solutions help to reduce carbon emissions by 60% compared to those of an average residential property.