Why Recycle?
Approximately 45% of household waste and 30% of all the waste we throw away is organic and compostable.
Yet many people toss their organic waste into the bin and wait for their local Council to collect it and add it to landfill.
What they don’t realize is that organic waste in landfill breaks down and releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
This anaerobic process contributes to groundwater pollution as the acid liquid leachate is released.
Recycling your organic waste – by using a worm farm or compost bin – is aerobic, which mean it doesn’t create pollution.
In fact, it turns organic waste into a rich fertilizer to feed your garden.
Our belief at Tumbleweed is that if Australians are going to solve the problem of food waste management and minimization it requires a commitment from all
of us!
