Morgan, Waste Education and Engagement Officer with FOGO Champions Jane and Neil from Ringwood.
Why did you sign up to become FOGO Champions?
Jane: “We’re passionate about playing a role to reduce food ending up in landfill and helping our community to move towards a more regenerative relationship with the Earth.”
What aspects of the FOGO Champion program are you looking forward to participating in?
Jane: “Talking with people in our neighbourhood; as well as family and friends about this exciting initiative and supporting them in understanding the role they can play.”
Neil: “Working through the process to ensure that it is easy and practical”
Why do you think FOGO will be beneficial for the Maroondah community?
Neil: “Removing food from landfill will be a real game changer for limiting greenhouse gasses and it will also empower myself and others to play our role as responsible citizens.”
Jane: “It will help people feel they are able to contribute to redressing the damage we have been doing to our beautiful planet; it will help people feel proud of the leadership being shown by Maroondah City Council.”
Why are you looking forward to using the FOGO service in your household?
Jane: “We have a compost system and worm farm, but we’re looking forward to using the FOGO to dispose of our citrus, onion and meat scraps; as well as learning how to support others in using the system.”
Neil: “It will help me be more responsible for the disposal of food waste and allows me to be confident in contributing such items as meat scraps, citrus and onions; and the process looks easy.”