Food Waste to Fertiliser: a community-based venture to reframe household food waste and transform it to fertiliser

Project lead: Rob Graham, SRUC

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

Project summary: 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.