FEATURE: Urban composting takes root in Japan with compact home systems

Small compost bins that turn kitchen scraps into soil with the help of microorganisms are finding a growing audience in Japan, driven by rising interest in sustainability and low-waste lifestyles.Composting systems that do not require soil replacement and compact bag-type compost bins are making it easier for people to recycle food waste at home, even in apartments with limited space.Growing interest in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has helped raise the profile of composting in Japan, leading to the opening of a specialty store and the publication of a book focused on compost-bas…READ FULL ARTICLE