In short:

Two farmers from the NSW Upper Hunter are on a mission to stop city food waste from going to landfill.

They are collecting tonnes of scraps from restaurants and cafes in Newcastle for compost, then using worms to turn it all into liquid fertiliser.

What’s next?

All businesses that sell or handle food in NSW will need to comply with new FOGO mandates by July 2030, with those with the largest bin volumes targeted first from July 1.