Take Action: KS State Rep. Trying to Ban New Yard Waste Efforts
Overview On January 1st, Johnson County's new rule banning yard waste and other recyclables from ending up in the county landfill took effect. Residents have been stopped from putting grass clippings, leaves and other forms of yard waste in their regular trash. Yard waste must now be composted either by residents themselves, or they must make arrangements... [Read more...]
Veterans Canteen Service Keeps Kitchen Waste Out of Landfills
Cooking Oil and Food Waste Are Targeted WASHINGTON, Feb 14, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) of the Department of Veterans Affairs is piloting two initiatives that should keep nearly 600,000 pounds of kitchen waste out of U.S. landfills in 2012. "VA is committed to cutting our waste in half by 2015, and these initiatives will... [Read more...]
Ninth grader becomes a compost evangelist
Lilly Brown wants school to send food waste elsewhere CEDAR RAPIDS — New trash cans popped up in the cafeteria at Prairie Point Middle School and Ninth Grade Academy earlier this month. The garbage bins have signs on them instructing students to deposit their leftover food, but to throw out their packaging elsewhere. It’s all part of Lilly Brown’s... [Read more...]
