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The launch of the fifth bin for separating and collecting organic waste has enabled that portion which was previously mixed in with non-recyclable waste to be recycled.   In Madrid, recycling organic waste at the Valdemingómez Technology Park allows us…

For the third consecutive year, on 28 September the UAM Sustainability Department held the Sustainable Food Fair and Agroecological Campus, under the title “From garden to basket and from compost to soil” in the Plaza Mayor of the Cantoblanco Campus.…

Summer is drawing to a close and September is here, meaning the start of a new school year. It is at this time of year when many parents resume their routines, with their children going back to class, buying new…

Used vegetable oil (sunflower, olive, corn…) is the oil left over after cooking.   After its first use, we can start the ‘R’ for reuse and use this oil again a couple of times, but then it becomes cloudy and we…

If you are one of those people who try to follow a healthy diet, you will also be concerned about shopping sustainably, trying to buy quality, organic and local foods that are not always easy to find.   Luckily, there…

Have you ever thought about creating and caring for your own kitchen garden? Being able to eat fruit, vegetables and greens directly from what you grow? It’s obvious that there is nothing better than eating what you grow, but we…

Every 22nd April since 2009, World Earth Day has been officially celebrated around the world. The goal of this important date is to raise awareness about issues such as global warming, pollution, biodiversity conservation and overpopulation in order to protect…

According to nutritionists, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It provides the body with nutrients to start the new day and helps us to face it with energy and in a better mood. A complete breakfast should…

Composting is a technique that mimics the natural fermentation process that occurs in the soil of a natural site such as a forest, scrubland or grassland. It is a biotic process, which means it requires the action of living beings…

Los Cantiles is the new organic matter treatment plant at Valdemingómez Technology Park, which will come into operation before the end of the year.   In October 2017, the collection of organic waste began in 17 pioneering areas of the…