WASTE FOOD.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXVII, Issue 9052, 24 July 1917, Page 6

WASTE FOOD.

SUGGESTIONS FOR THEIR UTILISATION.

The importance of utilising waste food, particularly fat and bones, and other organic waste, both of animal and vegetable origin, and also waste paper, cardboard, etc., wherever this is practicable, is urged in a circular sent out- by the Local Government Board ,to Local Authorities •in Scotland. Special.provision appears generally to be-.made.,'for collecting and using the waste from hotels, restaurants, schools, canteens, clubs, and other large establishments. Each local authority, it is suggested, should ascertain whether all that can be advantageously done in this way in their district is being done. The separate collection of bottles, jars, and tins will also be found to be profitable at the present time. The new restrictions on the importation of paper have made it- more important than ever that the greatest economy should be practised in the use,of paper, and that all-waste paper should be utilised. In many districts the collection of waste paper, cardboard, etc., is already undertaken by waste-paper dealers or through voluntary organisations, and it is not suggested that there should be any interference with these methods of collection. More can, however, be done, and the board hopes that all local authorities will use their best endeavours to stimulate action. Waste paper should not be burned in , dust destructors, and local authorities should arrange, where possible, for its separation from other refuse, if collected at the same time. Householders should be urged, through the local Press, to keep it separate from .other refuse. The, present price of waste paper enables many voluntary organisations to collect^ it and dispose of it ab a profit. Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Church Guilds, and other similar bodies have been usefully emnloyed in this work, the proceeds being devoted to charitable purposes in connection with the war. This is a movement which local authorities might usefully encourage. It is undorstood that for the profitable disposal of waste pat>er it should be Rortpd into the following grades: —■ (1) Old ledgers and account books; (2) letters and envelopes: (3) old newsnarjers; (4) books and pampliiots; (5) brown and wrapping paper; (6) card* board, strruvboard, etc.