Fascinating research into microbiome’s role in crop growing
This article by Jill Langlois published on SMITHSONIANMAG.COM on 18 February 2020 looks at the work done by researchers at Brazil’s Genomics for Climate Change Research Center (GCCRC). They have discovered that inoculating corn with microbes which facilitate sugarcane growth increases growth rate and drought resistance. This may provide a sustainable and clean technology for farmers in the future.
Read moreIf you thought separating waste was complicated…
Spare a thought for the citizens of Shanghai. This article, recently published in the Guardian, describes the complexities of separating waste in the city. Quantum Waste are thrilled abut this particular piece of advice: “Residents have also come up with a rule of thumb to make categorising waste simpler. If a pig can eat it, it goes into the...
Read moreA Useful Guide to Good Recycling
This article published in the Guardian or the 2nd of July gives some much needed clarity when it comes to separating waste correctly and identifying the right choices when shopping. We at Quantum Waste see daily how much confusion there is around this topic on a daily basis and appreciate all the help we can get!
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Come and meet Quantum Waste at Tower Hamlets Food Growing Network’s Spring Gathering on 29 April 2019
As part of the development team behind the Poplar anaerobic digester, Quantum Waste would like to invite you to Spring Gathering, a spring growing and composting event organised by R-Urban and Women’s Environmental Network. The free event takes place on Monday 29 April at theTeviot Centre in Poplar from 10:30AM to 3PM and includes workshops, talks about the anaerobic...
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