He realised that across the city, the country and, indeed, the world, people and businesses were throwing away their compostable organic waste alongside their hard rubbish, just as he was doing at the local landfill at that moment. The sheer scale of the problem – Australia alone creates 4000,000 tonnes of food waste each year – terrified him. But rather than feeling helpless, he was spurred into action, and the seeds of his recycling company The Compost Mill were plan
“I want people to enjoy their favourite plants, their favourite flavours, their favourite meals by using their own waste. I want them to gain an understanding of recycling, the way nature intended.” A rotten apple core, a limp lettuce leaf, a handful of coffee grounds – where most people see…
