Community composting scheme for city's residents

A composting scheme has been unveiled at the Level, for residents to dispose of their uncooked vegetable peelings, tea bags, coffee grounds and cardboard in an eco-friendly way.
Composting at The LevelComposting at The Level
Composting at The Level

The compost will then be used on flowerbeds at The Level, the council said.

Residents joining the scheme will be given a free caddy for collecting food waste and training in the basics of composting.

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Community compost schemes are designed for residents who are unable to compost at home and don't have room for their own compost bin, the council said.

Since August 2011, the council has worked with community associations, 'friends of' groups, community gardening groups and The Brighton and Hove Food Partnership, to set up community composting schemes across the city.

Councillor Gill Mitchell, chair of the council’s environment committee said: “I am pleased that we have been able to work with the Food Partnership and residents living near The Level to set up another community composting scheme for the city.

“It’s great to see communities coming together to support environmental initiatives and become more sustainable.”

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The council said since it set up its first community composting scheme, more than 600 households are now on board, diverting around 50 tonnes of food waste each year – equivalent to around four double decker buses in weight.

Anne-Marie Bur of Brighton and Hove Food Partnership added: "We are delighted that The Level will now have its own community composting scheme and we welcome its members to the ever-growing number of schemes we support across the city."

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