Resources: Organics

We actively support the promotion and wise use of organic resources that would otherwise be considered to be waste. When properly composted recycled organic material is applied to land it can improve soil quality and reduce nutrient losses.

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  • Organics - an overview

    The recovery of organic materials from solid waste streams provides a number of recognised environmental benefits, such as reduced methane emmisions from landfill and a lower risk of groundwater impact from landfill leachate.

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  • Anstey Wetland case study »

    The Anstey Wetland, situated along the Forrest Highway that links Perth to Bunbury, is an outstanding example of using compost to recycle valuable resources and help create thriving ecosystems.

    Resources | 1 MB (pdf)

  • ABC Gardening Australia on Waste

    An episode of Gardening Australia (Series 24, episode 5) covering waste issues and how better management of organic waste can help our environment

    Resources | http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/tv/gardeningaus/prog_streams/gardeningaus_ep05_2013.mp4

  • Compost Week

    Compost Week  features activities including workshops, demonstrations and compost tours that promote the use of recycling organics. Runs from Monday 6 to Sunday 12 May and is supported by the Authority.

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  • Shop Smart

    By making slight changes to your shopping behaviour you can make big diffferences to your budget and the waste that is generated

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  • Skyworks

    Skyworks is a major event but creates a large amount of waste

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  • Anstey Wetland Compost Trial »

    A report on the trial of applying compost in the establishment of the Anstey Wetland on the Forrest Highway. Produced by GHD for the Department of Environment and Conservation

    Resources | 2 MB (pdf)

  • Urban Fertiliser »

    Fertiliser runoff is a major problem for our waterways. This guide has been prepared to assist you with reducing these impacts.

    Resources | 1 MB (pdf)

  • Food and Garden Organics Best Practice Collection Manual

    organisations operating food waste and green waste collection systems will find this manual useful

    Resources | http://www.environment.gov.au/wastepolicy/publications/organics-collection-manual/index.html

  • Organics Brochure Poster images

    Images for creating educational posters or brochures

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  • Recycled Organics and Water Use Efficiency - information paper »

    Recycled Organics and Water Use Efficiency - information paper

    Resources | 69 KB (pdf)

  • Organics in your community

    The home is where organics can be easily recycled and provide signficant benefits.

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  • Worm farm brochure »

    Worm farm brochure

    Resources | 1 MB (pdf)

  • Compost for Soils

    The Recycled Organics Industry and governments across Australia have partnered to provide the Compost for Soils program, which aims to provide information about recycled organics and its uses.

    Resources | http://www.compostforsoils.com.au/

  • Recycled Organics Unit

    This organisation provides a wealth of free information on organics recovery

    Resources | http://www.recycledorganics.com/index.htm

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