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NEIL PERRY: Launches Australia’s First Composting Network Compost Connect

Team Compost Connect, 21 April 2022
NEIL PERRY: Launches Australia’s First Composting Network Compost Connect
NEIL-PERRY

Australia’s first ever composting network, Compost Connect, launches to tackle the nation’s food waste crisis.

Australia’s first national composting network is launching this month, an online platform that connects foodservice businesses with industrial composters nationwide. Developed by BioPak and backed by Neil Perry, the network aims to reduce the one million tonnes of organic waste created by Australia’s foodservice industry every year, which is the weight of nearly 19 Sydney Harbour Bridges.

Perry, who will be using the service for his new sustainably focused restaurant, Margaret, opening in Double Bay this June, has grave concerns for the future of Australia and is calling for others in the hospitality sector to take accountability for the waste they bring into the world.

Perry explains, “I’m scared for what the world might look like for my children and children’s children. If we don’t act now, we’re going to end up in a really awful situation. Sadly, it’s unsurprising that the foodservice industry creates so much waste, however, we still have the opportunity to change this if we make transformations now.”

“As a country, we need to re-think our processes and start thinking of the bigger picture. We need to work together to address the problem, reduce organic waste and contribute to achieving a better society for future generations. This initiative is going to change how the foodservice industry operates for the greater good of our country.”

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