🎄 Compost smarter this festive season!
From food prep to post-party leftovers, simple swaps can keep tonnes of organic waste out of landfill. From choosing compostable serviettes and avoiding overcatering, to making the most of your council’s FOGO bin, there are simple ways to have a more circular Christmas.
Discover our FOGO tips for a low-waste, circular Christmas that supports composting systems that work for all. Link in our bio.
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Victoria is setting a strong example for Australia’s transition to a circular future, and its statewide FOGO rollout is leading the way.
With mandated universal FOGO access by 2030, and councils complementing with their own programs, Victoria is showing how policy, education and infrastructure can work together to turn food and garden waste into a valuable resource. The Victorian Government's policy also sets ambitious targets, aiming for 80% waste diversion rate by 2030, and halving the amount of organic material sent to landfill.
Learn how these initiatives build a culture of shared responsibility and practical climate action in Victoria. Visit the link in our bio.
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What actually goes in your home compost bin? It’s not just food scraps and garden waste. You can also compost shredded paper, certified home compostable cups and cutlery, and even fireplace ash. But there’s a right and wrong way to do it.
Knowing what stays out is just as crucial: plastic-lined paper, dairy, meat, and pet waste can all disrupt the composting process or introduce harmful pathogens. Getting it right helps reduce landfill emissions and supports Australia’s growing circular economy.
Certified home compostable packaging breaks down in the right environment - just look for the proper certification!
Learn the dos and don'ts of composting. Visit the link in our bio.
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Queensland has invested $151 million to help councils roll out FOGO in a bid to achieve 80% diversion of organic waste by 2030. While the FOGO rollout in Queensland has faced significant delays, the state is quietly making strides in composting and organic recovery.
Councils and the state government have initiated programs, including rolling out new green-lid bin collections and piloting food organics and garden organics services. So far, results show solid progress with over 464,000 additional green-lid bins, projected to divert an estimated 100,000 tonnes of organic waste annually.
Read more about how policy, infrastructure and community action can push for improved FOGO coverage, raise awareness, and support composting systems that work for all. Link in our bio.
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Washington, DC is rolling out high-tech, rodent-proof compost bins accessible 24/7. So residents can now drop off food scraps anytime using an app or an access code.
Each bin features smart sensors that monitor capacity in real time, helping optimise collection schedules and reduce emissions from unnecessary vehicle trips.
It's a big step forward in building a circular economy, one food scrap at a time.
From neighbourhood bins to your kitchen bin, composting starts with smart habits. 🌱
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Join Zero Waste Week — start small, make a big impact! 🌱
Set one goal to reduce landfill waste this week — compost food scraps, say no to single-use, or start planning low-waste meals.
The Cooking for Change event in Brisbane held last year shows how your kitchen choices can power a circular economy and cut food waste at the source. Aside from distributing free meals to charities, leftovers were composted along with the compostable packaging used during the event.
See how you can start reducing your waste today. Link in our bio.
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Ready to start composting at home but not sure where to begin? Whether you live in a high-rise apartment or a house with a backyard, there's a composting method to suit your lifestyle. 🌿
From backyard compost bins to worm farms and bokashi systems, each method has its own benefits depending on how much organic waste you produce, how much space you have, and how much time you can commit.
Learn what composting method is best for you and what materials you should (and shouldn’t) be putting into your bin. From coffee grounds and veggie scraps to certified home compostable packaging, it's all about finding the right balance. 🪱🍂
Start closing the loop at home today. Link in our bio
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🇮🇹 Italy is leading the way in composting and organic recycling. With over 300 composting facilities and a 56.9% recycling rate for compostable bioplastics, the country has already exceeded its 2025 and 2030 targets, proving that circular systems work when policy, infrastructure and industry align.
Learn more about how compostable packaging is integrated into Italy’s waste system and what the rest of the world can take from it. Link in our bio
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Plastic Free July is wrapping up, but your composting journey doesn’t have to. Knowing what goes in your FOGO bin is just as important as knowing why. From food scraps to certified compostable packaging, every correct choice helps fight plastic pollution and reduce emissions. 🌏
Test your bin with these three questions, then check out our guide on how to compost correctly – what’s in, what’s out, and why it matters. Tap the link in bio to learn more.
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Compostable packaging achieves much more than just reducing plastic! It helps divert food waste from landfill, cuts greenhouse gas emissions and supports healthy soils. Made from renewable, plant-based materials, it’s a smarter solution for people and the planet.
It goes beyond the linear model of consumption for traditional packaging materials (take, make and waste cycle), supporting the broader shift towards a circular economy.
Click the link in our bio to see how you can make a positive impact by choosing certified compostable packaging.
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Think compostable packaging can’t break down or harms compost? A study commissioned by the Australasian Bioplastics Association’s (ABA) reveals that certified compostable materials that meet Australian standards pose little to no risk to composting facilities, and actually help improve food organics recovery when done right.
Concerns around microplastics, chemical contamination, and ecotoxicity are not supported by rigorous scientific data for products that are certified to AS4736 or AS5810 and managed properly.
Learn what’s fact and what’s not. Click the link in our bio to learn more.
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Australia is poised for a major policy shift in packaging. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has proposed a regulatory reform to address how packaging is designed, produced and disposed of, with the ultimate goal of cutting waste and protecting the environment.
At the heart of the proposal is the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme, a proven model that holds businesses accountable for the entire lifecycle of their packaging. At Compost Connect, we support the EPR approach for its ability to drive real change. It’s enforceable, effective and aligns with a vision for a circular economy where waste becomes a resource.
Want to know what these reforms could mean for your business or community? Click the link in our bio to learn more about the proposal.
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