Established in September 1995, the worm farm is a central part of Alcoa Pinjarra Refinery’s waste minimisation program. During its operation it has helped divert more than 1.7 million kg of organic waste from landfill.
To celebrate the milestone, guests and employees enjoyed a worm farm tour, a history presentation and worm-themed cupcakes.
Pinjarra Refinery manager Simon Pascoe said recycling and material reuse had been part of Alcoa’s business practices for many years.
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READ NOW“The worm farm is a tangible example of our commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle,” he said.