compost
Example Sentences
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"Most biodegradable nappies still end up in landfill because industrial composting facilities are limited or unavailable in many regions," says Jagadev.
From BBC
In a space mission setting, the worms could generate compost from discarded materials such as food scraps or cotton clothing and hygiene products that would otherwise be thrown away.
From Science Daily
Members of the group had started trying to help educate people about composting kitchen scraps, as a way of cutting down on general waste, she added.
From BBC
“Dr. P and I are starting a neighborhood compost project.”
From Literature
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And for Michael, who loves gardening and growing flowers, it is collecting food waste for compost.
From BBC
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