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Doctors of compost: Teaching second-level students the science of composting is the latest idea for spreading the word about this green, clean way to dispose of organic household refuse.

Students in five secondary schools in Co Clare are currently training to be "composting doctors". After qualifying from an innovative hands-on course co-ordinated by the Organic Centre in Rossinver, Co Roscommon, these young people will run composting clinics in their areas. Participating schools in Shannon, Killaloe, Tulla, Scariff and Kilmihil will also be setting up composting sites in their localities. Contact Hans Wieland at the Organic Centre (tel: 071-9854338) for more details.