WYNDHAM residents are being encouraged to reduce their waste and help the environment by recycling their garden scraps.
According to Wyndham Council, 43 per cent of the contents of the average Wyndham garbage bag are food scraps.
The council wants residents, schools and kindergartens to sign up and take part in a new initiative called the Compost Revolution.
Councillor Peter Gibbons said composting and worm farming is an easy and cost-effective way to reduce waste and improve the environment.
“By increasing the number of people who compost or worm farm in our municipality, we can reduce the ecological footprint and improve our local environment and community,” Cr Gibbons said.
“The Compost Revolution is a fun, easy, online resource. When you visit the Compost Revolution website you can learn about composting and worm farming in the tutorials and take the quiz to test your new found knowledge.
“Through composting and worm farming we can reduce the volume of waste going to landfill and cut down on greenhouse gases.”
Cr Gibbons said residents can take an online quiz at the Compost Revolution website to be eligible to purchase a discounted worm farm and worms.
For more information on the Compost Revolution phone Wyndham City on 9742 0777 or visit www.compostrevolution.com.au/wyndham-city.
A maximum of one compost bin or one worm farm is available per household, with the program only open to Wyndham City residents, schools and kindergartens.
