A local(ish) farm has set up to take waste and turn it into compost. It seems the green skips from household recycling centres are emptied here and also I've seen council dustbin lorries emptying (although I'm unable to confirm what they're actually dumping). The whole operation smells srtrongly of household and green waste. The compost is spread on the land of more than one farm, which in essence sounds an eco-friendly alternative to landfill. However, the compost is full of plastic detritus (household in origin) and once spread leaves a legacy of rubbish that I'm sure will be around for some time to come.
late in 2007, reports that ocean plastic was entering the food chain made the headlines http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2007/12/ ... 02627.html The report says that although plastic may eventually break down it's components don't.
Before I write to the landowners, has anyone else noticed this type of land abuse in other localities. What's your thoughts on this.
Regards
Martin
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Re: A good reason to reduce waste.
Good in theory - except our wonderful householders unfortunately don't stick rigidly to the definition of green waste. You're right - it's a sneaky method of authorities being able to say that they are green, when the truth is actually far away from that. That smell you mentioned would worry me right away - if you're composting properly, there should be very little smell.
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