A community-based venture to reframe household food waste and transform it to fertiliser

This is a pilot study to examine the impact of community composting schemes to aid in reaching net-zero targets. This will be achieved through engaging local communities to enhance circular-economy opportunities, encouraging social interactions, behavioural changes and reducing food waste to land fill.

Reframing food waste as a valuable resource for the local community will enable citizens to contribute towards a circular economy and net zero. St Werberghs City Farm are keen to partner and establish a new project at their Community Gardens. Establishing a Ridan Pro compost system at this site will allow participants to learn and get hands-on in reducing food waste and producing a valuable compost resource. Seeds, education, and recipes will be provided, as well as grow kits to those who cannot access this space or would rather grow plants at home.

Project lead: Rob Graham, SRUC

Project members: Alex Montgomery, 50 Ways To Cook; Phil Haughton, Better Food; Sotirios Oikonomou, University of the West of England