Zero-waste farm rises around geodesic dome, from a compost bin to a papaya tree
“A place to grow, reconnect and live a little more sustainably.”
https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/zero-waste-farm-geodesic-dome-sustainable-living/
Nations including U.S. have made little progress on food waste, a big climate problem
Plastics contamination an ‘overlooked’ concern in food waste schemes, experts say
Researchers find microplastics can persist in compost, leaching into agricultural soils
Recycling America’s food waste could slash emissions – but also bury microplastics in the soil
Composting and digesting the millions of tons of U.S. food waste would cut greenhouse gas emissions significantly but add microplastics into farm soils.
A Sunshine Coast farm is tackling food waste with its new Feed Your Food program, turning household scraps into compost to grow future crops.
https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2026/08/10/coast-farm-turns-scraps-into-future-crops/
What Does Walt Disney World Do With Leftover Food? The Zero-Waste Model, Explained
https://www.tastingtable.com/2225843/what-walt-disney-world-does-leftover-food/
Food Waste Depackaging and the Need for Better Regulation
Both food waste diversion laws and increases in voluntary efforts are driving more food waste away from landfills and incinerators.
https://www.nrdc.org/media/food-waste-depackaging-and-need-better-regulation
Agromin moves forward on composting expansion.
The organics processing firm is expanding a compost facility in Southern California from 15 acres to 70.
https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/agromin-composting-santa-paula-california-sb-1383-limoneira/
GRW in IoW: The Garlic Farm in focus
https://greenretail.world/2026/08/13/grw-in-iow-the-garlic-farm-in-focus/
Rise of Indoor Vermicomposting: How Worms Are Helping Reduce Household Food Waste
As grocery costs rise and food waste awareness grows, Georgia-based Meme’s Worms is helping first-time composters get started with beginner-friendly kits and live worms shipped nationwide.
Composting offers water-saving solution as Arizona faces Colorado River cuts
Canadian National Exhibition pilot project involving compostable food containers, 40 tonnes of biodegradable bistro trays, clamshell containers and single-use spoons have been transformed into rich soil in only eight months.
Brazil Turns Organic Waste Into Agricultural Gold as Recife and Others Build New Circular Food Systems to Attract Tourists
https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/gekga7kb622d/
Community flocks to urban farm for sustainability showcase
On August 22, Green Connect opened its farm gate to visitors wanting to learn how to reduce waste
https://www.theillawarraflame.com.au/community-flocks-to-urban-farm-for-sustainability-showcase/
DC ‘smart’ composting bins mark million-pound milestone
https://wtop.com/dc/2026/08/dc-smart-composting-bins-mark-million-pound-milestone/
Herbicide contamination plagues WNC farmers, gardeners, compost producers
Tougher rules govern food processing waste but their impact on Shull Farm is unclear
Local regenerative rancher shares journey from vegan chef to cattle producer
Zero-Waste Kitchen: What to Keep, Compost or Give to Animals
Insufficient infrastructure prevents enforcement of NH food waste ban
https://ledgertranscript.com/2026/08/12/nh-food-waste-infrastructure-gap/
University of Dayton returns to its roots with campus farm that feeds its Ohio community
Shah Alam turns food waste into fertiliser for urban farms
Composting initiative launches to reduce food waste and support urban agriculture in St. Petersburg.
Tracking the Next Wave of State Food Waste Policy in 2026
https://refed.org/articles/tracking-the-next-wave-of-state-food-waste-policy-in-2026/
Inside the Rooftop Farm That Transformed Jane Changawa’s Life
After losing her income to Covid-19, 57-year-old Jane Changawa transformed a 40-square-meter Kawangware rooftop into a thriving urban farm.
https://streamlinefeed.co.ke/news/inside-the-rooftop-farm-that-transformed-jane-changawa-s-life
Compost made from food waste could improve tomato flavour
17 Case Studies Model Local Government Programs and Partnerships with Community Composters
https://ilsr.org/article/composting-for-community/17-case-studies-model-local-government-programs/
Kansas City seeks public input on food waste, composting & local agriculture plan
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/kansas-city-seeks-public-input-181817386.html