Bulletin No. 1, 2016

What a University Can Do about Climate Change 9 Compost generated is used for landscaping and farming Food Waste Collected at Staff Residence and Student Hostels Tumbler Composting* Bokashi Composting* Add Bokashi powder and seal the composting bin for 2 weeks Place food waste into the tumbler *Trial Projects 1 1 2 2 3 3 Transfer the food waste (in fermentation) to another large bin Mix with soil Mix with soil, allow to decompose for another 4 weeks Allow to decompose for 4–6 weeks, during which the barrel is rotated at least once a day Food Waste in Hong Kong Depletes limited landfill space Creates odour Releases greenhouse gas (methane) Leaching of waste water leads to the breeding of pests and spread of diseases ! of total municipal solid waste is food waste of food waste collected everyday double–decker buses Weight of ~36 ~3,600 250 = % tonnes