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UNDERSTANDING
YOUR WASTE.

The science, economics and stories behind resource recovery — from why farmers call compost black gold to what happens when South Africa's landfills run out of space.

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Composting

Black Gold: Why Compost is Worth More Than You Think

South African farmers call it 'black gold' — and for good reason. Mature compost is one of the most valuable soil amendments on earth, yet most of it ends up buried in landfill.

15 Mar 2025·6 min read

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Technology

Bokashi Explained: How Fermentation Transforms Your Food Waste

Most people have heard of composting. Far fewer know about Bokashi — the Japanese fermentation method that processes all food waste, including meat and dairy, in sealed buckets with zero odour.

28 Feb 2025·5 min read

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Environment

South Africa's Landfill Crisis: What Happens When We Run Out of Space

South Africa's major urban landfills are projected to reach capacity within the next decade. What happens then — and what can organisations do now to be part of the solution?

20 Jan 2025·7 min read

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Case Study

How South Africa's Leading Hotels Are Closing the Food Waste Loop

From five-star kitchens generating half a tonne of food waste daily to conference centres with seasonal demand spikes — here's how the hospitality sector is leading the composting revolution.

02 Apr 2025·5 min read

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TOPICS WE COVER

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UNDERSTANDINGYOUR WASTE.

Black Gold: Why Compost is Worth More Than You Think

Bokashi Explained: How Fermentation Transforms Your Food Waste

South Africa's Landfill Crisis: What Happens When We Run Out of Space

How South Africa's Leading Hotels Are Closing the Food Waste Loop

TOPICS WE COVER

UNDERSTANDING
YOUR WASTE.