Trial To Turn Food Waste Into Renewable Energy Launched In Newcastle 

Newcastle City Council

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Aims Of The Trial

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5200 Households

[{"selector":"#anim-8cc5f9b3-76f0-45bf-8a90-cb6f86de5a20 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Collections began on 17 September for 5,200 households in six city wards. Credits: Unsplash

Containers And Bags

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Weekly Collection

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To Be Made Mandatory

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Combating Climate Change

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Environmental Sustainability

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[{"selector":"#anim-96ca097f-9af1-49c2-a644-75422013a0d7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] What do you think of this trial? Credits: Unsplash