In May, Burdekin Shire Council in Queensland held a month-long campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of composting.
Throughout Compost Awareness Month, Council encouraged local residents to reduce the household waste that ends up in landfill by starting their own compost heap.
Council hosted display stalls at the Burdekin Library Ayr and Home Hill Branch, as well as Council’s Customer Service Centre.
Burdekin Shire Council Manager Governance and Local Laws Dan Mulcahy said residents that visited the information stalls had a chance to win one of three compost bins.
“More than 50 percent of the rubbish we put in general waste could be recycled as compost and mulch,” said Mr Mulcahy.
“Organic waste in landfill increases our annual greenhouse gas emissions but when composted it has the potential to create many benefits for the environment.
“Compost Awareness Month aims to improve awareness about these benefits and we strongly encourage all locals to learn more about reducing their waste output.
“Now is the perfect time to start your own compost bin and begin turning your green waste and kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich fertiliser for the garden.”
The Compost Awareness Month Competition was open to all Burdekin residents who completed an entry form at one of the three compost display stalls or answered a simple question on Council’s Facebook page.
