The application of compost to sandy soils in devastated areas of open-pit mines improves soil chemical and physical properties, as well as plant growth.

Briefly illustration of uses of compost as a structural material and soil conditioner in different construction projects in South-Tyrol.

Municipalities in the region send their food waste to the biogas plant Ekogas. Biogas and biofertilizers are then produced there and used within the region.

Flanders carefully planned since the 90's its biowaste management policies and copperation structures to obtain good and well used composts and digestates

The Auróra Climate Garden is a unique green oasis in Budapest, kept alive by compost produced on site.

The succesful use of end products such as composts and digestates requires planned and long term marketing actions including product and market differentiation

Environmental educators have informed managers and employees within the municipal organization about food waste and waste sorting.

Compost Festival is a program with a 12-year history, aimed at promoting composting and encouraging communities to reduce waste and foster sustainable lifestyle

The good practice is focuses in centers that self-manage vegetal waste and cold manure. Also is an interesting tool to do environmental education in schools.

In Świętokrzyskie, bio-waste accounts for the largest share in municipal waste, its management plays important role in meeting requirements imposed by the EU.

The legislative framework in Brandenburg promotes sustainable sorting, collection, processing, and utilization of biowaste.

With this practice the Municipality has possibility to monitor the total amount of home composted food waste and functioning as advisor on safe home composting.