Farmers turn restaurant food scraps into 'very valuable commodities'

Food waste is getting a second life on Australian farms. According to ABC News, restaurants are partnering with farmers to convert kitchen scraps into high-value compost and soil amendments. Andrew Collins is leading the effort, collecting waste from hospitality venues and transforming it into what he describes as a very valuable commodity. For restaurants, it cuts landfill costs; for farmers, it provides affordable, nutrient-rich inputs — a simple circular economy at work.

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