How a software engineer turned urban food waste into community soil
In short: Living in an apartment doesn't have to mean contributing to a landfill. This video explores ShareWaste, a digital platform connecting city dwellers who lack garden space with local hosts who have the bins to turn scraps into rich compost.
The initiative began in Sydney's Newtown, where a couple realized their food waste had no destination without a backyard. To solve this, they developed an app that maps hundreds of local hosts across Australia. Donors use the map to coordinate drop-off times for their organic waste.
The system supports various composting methods, including worm farms and chicken feed. For hosts like Lachlan, the arrangement is mutually beneficial: neighbors provide the raw materials while he creates dark, nutrient-dense soil full of earthworms. The project highlights a scalable model for reducing landfill waste while fostering community connections.
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