When we wheel out our bins on rubbish day, its contents are quickly out of sight and out of mind. Our trash will get collected, and taken away. Problem solved. Except, of course, the problem has only been relocated. (Most likely to a landfill). Our rubbish is now a city management problem. And the planet’s…
Our tagline sums up what we do in 4 words. It’s GREEN HOME in a nutshell. And that makes it a powerful tool. And now, at the start of 2023, we’re making an important tagline tweak. Officially, that is. (Unofficially, this shift has been happening for some time already.) We’re switching from 100% biodegradable food…
What’s the difference between biodegradable and compostable? And what do these terms tell us about how products break down how long it takes?
Not everyone knows what industrial composting is, so we’ve written this post to help clarify the term. Many people assume that industrial composting involves big machines that require lots of energy. But that’s often not the case…
A Sugarcane Bowl before composting, and at two stages during the composting process We often get asked: ‘How long do your products take to break down?’ The Quick AnswerAll of our products are compostable and will break down in roughly 2 – 12 weeks in composting conditions. The Long AnswerIt depends. Mostly, on what a…
Emile Fourie became an entrepreneur because he saw a flawed system and wanted to do something about it. His company, YWaste, offer a green alternative to landfill which includes a composting service. Emile tells us he’s trying to create a better existence. And he knows that to create change within his chosen arena, the waste…
On 18 March 2019 the Organics Recycling Association of South Africa (ORASA) held its official launch event at Hotel Verde in Cape Town. YWaste’s Emile Fourie MC’d in front of a full house. ORASA’s launch is certainly timely. With organic waste to landfill bans fast approaching in the Western Cape, the need for collaboration…
At GREEN HOME, we love hearing composting stories from our clients. So, when news reached us that LexisNexis were composting our packaging in worm farms (how cool?!), we were keen to learn more. We were put in touch with Luke Beart, the man making it all happen. Luke has been composting up a storm – with…
When last did you think about waste management? It’s not a sexy topic. Which is probably why it tends to get ignored. But we all create waste, and collectively, it causes serious problems. Fortunately, there are people paying attention, and working to bring about change. The V&A Waterfront is at the cutting edge of…
