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Real Estate Advertorial Disposing of kitchen scraps Many of us are trying to live a more sus- tainable life. Reducing waste and reusing what we have are cornerstones of helping to create a healthier planet. At the same time, it's important to evaluate how we follow these principles to make sure they are not doing more harm than good. Kitchen scraps are an important ex- ample of this. For many farmers, the best thing to do with food waste or leftovers is to feed it to their pigs. These animals eat outrageous amounts of just about anything, so it's an economical and seem- ingly environmentally friendly solution to prevent waste in your kitchen. But overall, feeding any animal kitchen scraps is not the safest choice for their health. Not only can it lead to overfeed- ing and weight issues, but it could also potentially expose your animal to harmful diseases. For pigs, the risk of contract- ing African swine fever (ASF) is especially great. ASF has not been found in Canada yet, but it's been present in countries across Africa, Asia and Europe. A virus that can- not be contracted by humans, it's highly contagious and deadly for pigs. It can sur- vive for months in fresh, frozen, cooked or processed pork products. If contami- nated food is fed to a pig it could start an outbreak, even from trace amounts of the virus. Safer uses for food scraps include: Composting (as long as it's stored far from your pigs) - there's always a need for nutrient dense soil Making broth by simmering leftover bones and veggie scraps on the stove Freezing them, if your garbage collec- tion is rare or inconvenient or until you have enough to cook with Getting creative--extra meat scraps from butchering can make sausages, chili or meatloaf to use up less desirable bits of meat To avoid harm to your pets or livestock, always practice good biosecurity and fol- low regulations in your area. (NC) 15 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,M ay 6,2021 insidehalton.com EMPTY NESTERS: Mistakes that Could Cost You Thousands When Selling Your Oakville Home Oakville: Are you an "Empty Nester" who needs a home for the future? Is it time to downsize or to move into another home more suitable for you? Like thousands of residents in our area, you may be discovering that after years of non-stop child traffic in and out of your doors, toys on the floor, music floating throughout, suddenly you can hear a pin drop over the quiet hum of the refrigerator. Your rooms are filled with pictures and memories of this wonderful time of your life, but there are many empty rooms gathering dust now that your children have moved on. The freer years ahead are exciting ones to look forward to, and it's time for you to move on as well. If you find yourself in this situation, you 're in vast and good company. 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