stands for Food Organics and Garden Organics, $FOGO
a council-run kerbside collection service in Australia that diverts household food scraps and garden waste from landfills to be turned into compost. It uses a green-lidded bin to collect items like meat, dairy, bones, and garden clippings. What goes in: Almost all food waste, including cooked food, dairy, meat, bones, and garden waste.
Collection: Usually weekly, using a kitchen caddy and a green-lidded bin.
Purpose: To turn organic waste into high-quality compost for parks and gardens, reducing greenhouse gases from landfills.
Benefits: Reduces methane emissions from landfills and improves soil health.
ABA Australasian Bioplastics Association
ABA Australasian Bioplastics Association
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Other Potential Meanings:
FOGO (Fear Of Going Out): A slang term for the reluctance to leave the house, similar to a reversed FOMO.