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Community Composting in England & Wales: What the Rules Actually Say (and Why They’re Not as Scary as They Sound)
Starting a community composting project?
The rules aren’t as scary as they sound. Schools, community gardens and volunteer groups can legally compost using free exemptions, with practical options like Bokashi and on-site systems making food waste easier than ever to manage locally.
🎄 From Food Waste to Living Soil: A Christmas Story from Llanfoist Fawr Primary
As the year comes to a close, Llanfoist Fawr Primary School is showing how food waste can become a powerful learning tool. With support from Food Monmouthshire and Agriton UK, pupils are turning everyday leftovers into living soil — and discovering that caring for the planet can be practical, joyful, and fun.
More Than Apples: 5 Unexpected Lessons from a Volunteer-Run City Orchard (Bristol)
A Bristol orchard waited 12 years for its first cherry-plum bonanza—and in the meantime grew something richer: community. From Bokashi-fermenting apple pomace to wool mulches and self-governing teams, here are five copy-ready ideas any city project can use.