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The Food Technology department at St Mary’s Anglican School is creating a circular economy in the classroom, through the diversion of food waste from landfills and back to their soils. This initiative not only addresses the pressing issue of waste management but also educates students on the impact of food waste, instilling a sense of responsibility toward the environment. By implementing the Eco 5, the school has transformed food scraps into valuable fertiliser, fostering a culture of sustainability within the school community.

Eco Mob, an Indigenous-led enterprise based in Darwin, NT, is revolutionising food waste management. Using enrich360’s cutting-edge dehydrator technology, Eco Mob has launched Darwin’s first food waste dehydration facility, which processes food waste from local Defence bases and converts it into nutrient-rich soil amendment. This facility marks a crucial step toward environmental sustainability in the region, aligning with a broader commitment to the circular economy and Australia’s commitment to halving food waste by 2030.

Ever heard some strange claims about food waste recycling and wondered if there’s any truth to them? You’re not alone! We all want to make the better choice when it comes to managing food waste, but with all the buzz around ‘green’ living, sometimes it’s hard to know what the better choice actually is. That’s why we are setting the record straight by debunking five common food waste recycling myths and revealing how enrich360’s technology is changing the game.

If, like us, you’re on a mission to play your part in the fight against food waste - you’ve come to the right place. With food waste filling our landfills and releasing harmful greenhouse gases, tackling food waste at home is more crucial than ever. Now, thanks to advancements in food waste management technology, the Eco 5 and its byproduct offers a safe, simple and cost effective solution to the food waste issue.

Erin Adams, a Southern Highlands resident, has made a remarkable shift in how her family manages household waste thanks to enrich360’s Eco 5, our compact, 5L food waste dehydrator. Erin and her family of four, including two young daughters, have been using the Eco 5 for over 18 months, and the changes they’ve experienced in waste management have been nothing short of transformative.

Meal prepping, the practice of preparing large quantities of food at once to be consumed over multiple meals, is not only a convenient and economical approach to meal preparation but also offers several significant environmental benefits. These advantages span from reducing food waste and conserving energy to minimising packaging waste and lowering carbon footprints. Here’s a detailed look at how meal prepping positively impacts the environment: