The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is recognizing May 5-11 as International Compost Awareness Week, with this year’s theme being Compost: Nature’s Climate Champion.
As the Minister Responsible for the provincial Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB), Minister Davis reiterates the organization’s calls encouraging Newfoundlander and Labradorians to compost organic waste.
Organic waste, including food, yard waste and paper will naturally decompose over time, adding healthy nutrients to the soil, which facilitates optimal growing conditions for healthy crops, vegetations, gardens and more.
Additionally, composting addresses climate change concerns by supporting sustainable waste reduction practices that will have lasting positive impacts on the environment.
MMSB, with support from the Provincial Government, offers a wide range of education programs, workshops, and learning materials about compost awareness and waste reduction.
The organization also partners with communities to offer backyard composting bins to residents at a reduced rate, along with larger community compost bins. A list of participating communities is available on MMSB’s website.
To learn more about composting, or to register for an upcoming event, follow MMSB social media channels or visit rethinkwastenl.ca.
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“It is possible for us all to be environmental stewards for a healthier planet, and a greener Newfoundland and Labrador. The provincial Multi-Materials Stewardship Board is an excellent hub of resources to be utilized towards finding ways to reduce waste, compost more, and incorporate environmentally sustainable practices in our daily lives, and I encourage everyone to get involved.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Environment and Climate Change
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