Circular Markets for Compost


Transforming industries across Australia with the power of compost

Proudly brought to you by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), these videos, podcasts and fact sheets demonstrate the many significant benefits of returning nutrient-rich resources back to our soil. Using compost diverts waste from landfill, can increase productivity and reduce the use of chemical fertilisers. Below you can see first-hand how compost is driving a circular economy across a range of industries and uses, including sporting fields, mine and roadside rehabilitation, urban amenity, agriculture and horticulture.

These resources build on the success of the EPA’s $7.5 million Organics Market Development program to ensure strong markets for the increased supply of compost made from kerbside food and garden waste.

Find out how you and your organisation can reap the benefits of compost.

Going Circular with Compost: Benefits & Opportunities for Councils & Businesses

12 March 26: Councils, researchers, and industry partners share what it takes to build strong end markets for FOGO-derived compost. This webinar covers procurement and soil science to regional infrastructure and agricultural outreach. With one million tonnes of additional supply arriving by 2030, the time to act is now.
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Going Circular with Compost: Benefits & Opportunities for Agriculture

26 Nov 25: In this accelerator for agriculture we hear from growers and technical experts who trust high-quality commercial compost to deliver results season after season.
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See the benefits compost is delivering

Cool Compost for Graziers

How compost improves soil health, pasture productivity and drought resilience…
Vegetable growers Cool Compost Podcast

Cool Compost for Vegetable Growers

How compost reduces waste, boosts soil fertility and yields for…
Cool Compost Councils

Cool Compost for Councils

How councils use compost in stormwater, parks and procurement to…
Government Agencies

Cool Compost for Government Agencies

Guidance for agencies on FOGO rollout, procurement and circular organics…
Cool Compost for Landscapers-Urban Planners

Cool Compost for Landscapers & Urban Planners

How compost supports urban greening, better soils and emissions cuts…

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Cool Compost For Graziers

How commercial compost can be a good long-term investment for Graziers

Find out how commercial compost can be a good long-term…
Vegetable growers Cool Compost Podcast

Transforming vegetable crops with cool compost

We talk to a vegetable grower who trialled compost made…
Cool Compost for Urban Planners-Episode Three

Transforming urban design and development with Cool Compost

Whether you’re a landscape designer, project developer or town planner,…
Cool Compost Councils Podcast

Delivering circular solutions for Councils with compost

With the NSW Government’s target for all households to have…
Cool Compost for Government Agencies Podcast

Helping government agencies meet recycled content targets with compost

We discuss what’s on the horizon for compost, and hear…
Cool Compost Urban Planners Podcast Episode Six

The benefits of compost for native plants

We talk to the curator of Wollongong Botanic Gardens about…

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How commercial compost boosts soils and profits

How commercial compost boosts soils and profits

We talk to experts about unlocking the benefits of compost, from boosting…
Cool Compost for vegetable growers

How Aussie vegetable growers can transform crops with commercial compost

We talk to a vegetable grower who trialled compost made from supermarket…
Cool Compost Councils Video

How compost can deliver circular solutions for councils

Councils are largely responsible for managing our waste to landfill or recycling…
Cool Compost For Landscapers

How compost can transform urban design and development

Whether you’re a landscape designer, project developer or town planner, using compost…
Cool Compost for Government Agencies Video

How compost can help government agencies meet recycled content targets

The commercial compost industry is set to grow after the NSW Government…
Cool Compost Urban Planners Video Episode Six

How compost can be beneficial for native plants

There’s a misconception that native plants and compost don’t mix. But with…

Show Notes

For Graziers
How commercial compost boosts soils and profit
For Vegetable Growers
How Aussie vegetable growers can transform crops with commercial compost
For Landscapers & Urban Planners
How compost is transforming urban design and development in Australia
For Councils
How compost can deliver circular solutions for councils
For Government Agencies
How compost can help government agencies meet recycled content targets
For Landscapers & Urban Planners
How compost can be beneficial for native plants

Technical Factsheets

Specifications for:
Grazing Pastures
Specifications for:
Horticulture
Specifications for:
Landscape Applications
Specifications for:
Organic Biofiltration
Specifications for:
Turf & Sporting fields
Specifications for:
Compost Blankets

More Case Studies

Organics on farm project

Farmers give compost the thumbs up

Organics on farm project
The Bungendore experience

Compost results in improved pasture productivity

The Bungendore experience
Compost Assists with Roadside Erosion

Compost assists with roadside erosion control

Compost blanket project
Trialling crops with compost

Farming higher-yield crops thanks to compost blends

Sydney Demonstration Farm
African lovegrass

Combating noxious African lovegrass with compost

Monaro lovegrass project