Composting part of eco-friendly efforts by developer for Bandar Sri Sendayan

HOW many of us give a second thought to the food scraps we bin daily?

Did you know that these scraps can be used as compost – a natural, nutrient-rich alternative to fertilise plants?

To create awareness of composting and prevent food wastage, developer Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd unveiled a compost machine that turns food scraps into organic fertiliser.

The machine was introduced as part of the launch of an eco-friendly kitchen in d’Tempat Country Club that sits within Matrix Concepts’ township of Bandar Sri Sendayan near Seremban, Negri Sembilan.

The composting effort is part of several eco-friendly initiatives in the township.

It is also part of the company’s efforts to minimise waste, adopt green practices and support its sustainability goals.

Since August, 1,956kg of food scraps from the club’s restaurants and neighbouring school Adcote Matrix Malaysia had been processed into a whopping 532kg of fertiliser using the compost machine.

Matrix Concepts chief executive officer Chai Keng Wai expressed hope that the launch of Club-EcoGrow and the compost machine would help create public awareness of sustainable living.

He also hoped that this would inspire the local community to adopt eco-friendly practices in their homes and businesses.

“We hope this initiative will remind others to be more conscious of their environmental footprint and take steps, no matter how small, towards a greener future.

“As part of our commitment to sustainability, Matrix Concepts aims to promote environmental responsibility not just within the company but also among the next generation,” said Chai.

At the launch, 20 students from Adcote Matrix Malaysia learnt first-hand the importance of reducing food wastage.

They were also shown how scraps could be transformed into compost.

“By involving young people in such initiatives, we hope to inspire them to take ownership of the environment and embrace sustainable practices,” Chai explained.

Composting food scraps helps reduce landfill waste and minimise harmful gases like methane.

It also improves soil structure, boosts plant growth and reduces the need for synthetic fertilisers that are often harmful to the environment.

Event guests toured the garden and visited the compost station before attending a lunch where they discussed the benefits of sustainable gardening.

The compost produced is also available for sale at d’Tempat Country Club, two neighbouring Petron petrol stations and MZ Garden Nursery and Landscape.

By offering the fertiliser to the public, Matrix Concepts aims to promote eco-friendly gardening and encourage others to make a positive change for the environment.

Chai added that the fertiliser might also be used for the 20,000 trees already planted across Bandar Sri Sendayan.