Taichung food waste turned organic fertilizer 'Jiu Shi Fei' freezes prices to combat inflation
Facing inflation pressures, Taichung EPA announced that its organic fertilizer "Jiu Shi Fei," made from recycled food waste, will freeze its price at NT$90 per 20kg. Free 500g trial packs are also available via recycling exchanges to promote a circular economy.
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(CNA reporter Hao Hsueh-ching, Taichung, 20th) Facing recent inflationary pressures, the Taichung City Environmental Protection Bureau (EPA) announced today that "Jiu Shi Fei," the organic fertilizer produced at the Wenshan food waste composting facility, will comprehensively freeze its price without any adjustments. At the same time, small packages will be introduced for free exchange through resource recycling programs managed by district cleaning squads.
Taichung EPA Director Wu Sheng-chung stated that the bureau has long promoted the recycling and reuse of food waste. "Jiu Shi Fei" uses vegetable scraps from Taichung households, markets, and convenience stores as raw materials. Through processes such as anaerobic fermentation, sun exposure, and turning, it is made into organic fertilizer and has obtained a fertilizer registration certificate.
Wu Sheng-chung pointed out that the fully matured "Jiu Shi Fei" product is rich in organic matter and diverse nutrients, with stable fertility and no odor. It is highly recognized by local farmers and farming partners at the Wenshan "Environmental Farm." Maintaining the price unadjusted this time also demonstrates the city government's intention to give back to citizens through a stable supply.
The EPA explained that "Jiu Shi Fei" is currently available in 20-kilogram packages priced at NT$90 per bag. It is conveniently sold through farmers' association channels in the Taichung area (Nantun, Xitun, Dakeng, Industrial Zone) and districts like Shalu, Longjing, Daan, Qingshui, Tanzi, and Wuqi.
The EPA has also launched a 500-gram small package, provided for free through resource recycling exchange activities organized by district cleaning squads, encouraging the public to implement garbage sorting in their daily lives and participate in the circular economy.
The EPA emphasized that "food waste recycling" is a crucial part of Taichung's transformation toward Net-Zero by 2050. Through resource reuse, it not only reduces waste but also returns organic materials to the land. Freezing the price of "Jiu Shi Fei" is not just about easing the burden on the public, but a concrete action supporting agricultural sustainability. The bureau urges citizens to continue cooperating with food waste sorting and work together for the environment. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150420
(CNA reporter Hao Hsueh-ching, Taichung, 20th) Facing recent inflationary pressures, the Taichung City Environmental Protection Bureau (EPA) announced today that "Jiu Shi Fei," the organic fertilizer produced at the Wenshan food waste composting facility, will comprehensively freeze its price without any adjustments. At the same time, small packages will be introduced for free exchange through resource recycling programs managed by district cleaning squads.
Taichung EPA Director Wu Sheng-chung stated that the bureau has long promoted the recycling and reuse of food waste. "Jiu Shi Fei" uses vegetable scraps from Taichung households, markets, and convenience stores as raw materials. Through processes such as anaerobic fermentation, sun exposure, and turning, it is made into organic fertilizer and has obtained a fertilizer registration certificate.
Wu Sheng-chung pointed out that the fully matured "Jiu Shi Fei" product is rich in organic matter and diverse nutrients, with stable fertility and no odor. It is highly recognized by local farmers and farming partners at the Wenshan "Environmental Farm." Maintaining the price unadjusted this time also demonstrates the city government's intention to give back to citizens through a stable supply.
The EPA explained that "Jiu Shi Fei" is currently available in 20-kilogram packages priced at NT$90 per bag. It is conveniently sold through farmers' association channels in the Taichung area (Nantun, Xitun, Dakeng, Industrial Zone) and districts like Shalu, Longjing, Daan, Qingshui, Tanzi, and Wuqi.
The EPA has also launched a 500-gram small package, provided for free through resource recycling exchange activities organized by district cleaning squads, encouraging the public to implement garbage sorting in their daily lives and participate in the circular economy.
The EPA emphasized that "food waste recycling" is a crucial part of Taichung's transformation toward Net-Zero by 2050. Through resource reuse, it not only reduces waste but also returns organic materials to the land. Freezing the price of "Jiu Shi Fei" is not just about easing the burden on the public, but a concrete action supporting agricultural sustainability. The bureau urges citizens to continue cooperating with food waste sorting and work together for the environment. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150420