NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Protecting our environment starts with changing what we throw in the garbage.
Every day, harmful items like batteries end up at our landfill, threatening our land and water.
On Tuesday, as part of Bahamas First’s Sustainability Month this November, the founder of Soul and Soil Composting, Nicholas Fox, also known as the Compost King, explained why this matters.
Nicholas Fox – Founder, Soul and Soil Composting
“We throw away a lot of paper, we throw away a lot of cardboard, we throw away a lot of shirts. One small spark starts a fire, all that dry food, and that gas starts to mix up. And now you got a stinking, smoking, dump fire. So, recycling really does come into play with composting…”
Fox also says the benefits go far beyond just cleaning up our garbage, as it can also improve our wallets, our lifestyle, and how we connect with loved ones.
Nicholas Fox – Founder, Soul and Soil Composting
“It takes carbon out of the air. So even while you’re at work, and you think, oh, the world’s burning, and this and that, no, you’re doing your part by having your compost bin, or reducing the amount you spend on food…”
However, while those small changes can start in our own backyards, Fox says seeing major companies step in to educate their staff and champion green habits is a win for both workers and the entire country.
Nicholas Fox – Founder, Soul and Soil Composting
“I’m very grateful to see the development of sustainability in The Bahamas. I would like to call it a trend almost, that this is something that is very helpful to not only me, but our society and the environment…
