Gardening in a graveyard never looked better! St Sidwell’s in Exeter is a welcoming inclusive group bringing people together, intent on strengthening the local community by providing a place to meet, garden, eat, learn, work, laugh and chat. All are…
Community food waste composting in ‘The Zone’
Community residents group Pentrebane Zone in South Wales grow food, run a community cafe, and a food bank distribution service, so inevitably there is some food waste which used to leave the site along with any other waste. Now they…
Returning Fertility to the Soil using Food Waste. Like a horse!
Schumacher College has developed an international reputation for nature-based education around ecology and sustainibility. They understand soil, growing, horticulture and compost. That is why they have been using a Ridan food waste composting system for over 8 years. Learning about…
University recycling food waste since 2012
Henley Business School, part of Reading University have been recycling food waste on-site with a Ridan composting system since 2012. Comprising two Ridan Pro 400 food waste composter composters Henley have capacity to recycle nearly 21 tonnes of food waste per year…
National Trust recycle food waste with Ridan
Nunnington Hall is a picturesque Yorkshire manor house managed by the National Trust. Renowned for its exciting exhibitions and walled organic gardens as well as the excellent tea rooms. Organic compost for the gardens is produced on-site using a Ridan…
Scottish Hotel closes the loop with compost
The West Highland Hotel in Mallaig must have one of the very best views in the world, looking west over the sea to Skye, constantly changing with the seasons and the weather. But it is not all about the amazing…