friends of the earth

	How can food waste be used?

	Cooking:
	Our stomach is the best food "waste" processor. Everyone should learn to cook with leftovers to minimize food waste. Take a look at our recommended recipes and websites.

	Recycling:
	Some local food banks and charities collect unwanted food from markets or hotels and provide meals for the needy. This attempt supports the underprivileged, while relieving the pressure on our landfills. To know more, check out the following websites:

	HKCTU "Food Angel" Food Recycling Program

	Foodlink Foundation Limited

	Food Angel Food Recovery Program

	Producing fish food:
	Food waste can be turned into fish food with good nutritional value; it also costs one third of imported fish food. To know more, check out the following websites:

	Kowloon Biotechnology Ltd.

	Making cleansing products:
	Food waste can be made into non-toxic cleansing products. To know more, check out the following websites:

	Environmental Enzyme

	Making fertilizers:
	Food waste makes excellent ingredients for producing natural fertilizers. It can be done by composting or worm composting. To know more, check out the following websites:

	Composting

	Vemicomposting

	British Composting Website

	Organizations like property management companies, housing estates and schools can apply to the Environment and Conservation Fund for assistance in purchasing their own composter.