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The Generation Soil Revolution Blog
Composting, Food Forests And Regeneration
Explore articles, how-tos, and Bristol case studies. From real-world composting wins to soil-first growing, every post helps you turn food waste into living soil and grow more with less.
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From Surabaya to Bristol: What the UK Can Learn from Community Composting Success Stories
When it comes to tackling food waste, Surabaya, Indonesia, proved that big impact doesn’t need big tech. By empowering neighbourhoods to compost locally, the city cut landfill waste by 20% while improving soil and community wellbeing. Now, Bristol is taking inspiration with the Bristol Living Compost Project using bokashi composting and local hubs to turn food waste into living soil and resilience.
Alex Montgomery
2 days ago3 min read
When Organic Food Became a Threat: How Power Rewrote the Food System
As organic farming grew, so did a quiet corporate backlash. Funded studies, policy dilution, and greenwashing reshaped what “organic” means, stripping it of its soil roots. Generation Soil explores how power rewrote the food system, why it matters today, and how we can rebuild real soil democracy through regenerative practices that restore people, planet, and food integrity.
Alex Montgomery
3 days ago4 min read
Compost Clinic Bristol: Turn Food Waste into Regenerative Soil
At the Compost Clinic Bristol, we’re helping households and businesses turn food waste into living, regenerative soil. Through community composting, workshops, and local collection, Generation Soil is building a circular system that feeds both people and the planet. Discover how your leftovers can restore soil health, cut emissions, and support Bristol’s growing network of urban gardens — one bucket of compost at a time.
Alex Montgomery
Sep 164 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Food Waste Collection in Bristol
Food waste isn’t rubbish, it’s a resource. In Bristol, every peel, crust, and leftover has the power to cut emissions and regenerate soil. This guide explains how food waste collection works, what you can (and can’t) put in your caddy, and why local composting is cleaner, smell-free, and better for the planet. Join Generation Soil’s collection and compost delivery service to be part of Bristol’s soil solution.
Alex Montgomery
Sep 154 min read
Generation Soil on YouTube: Our Food Forest Journey
Discover the Generation Soil YouTube channel, where we document our journey in regenerative growing, composting food waste, and building a market garden in Bristol. From tutorials on bokashi and wormeries to behind-the-scenes updates on soil health, biodiversity, and community, our videos explore circular food systems in action. Join us to learn, grow, and be part of a movement regenerating soil, nature, and wellbeing.
Alex Montgomery
Sep 34 min read
ROOTS ALLOTMENTS x GENERATION SOIL: Our Food Forest Market Garden is Taking Shape!
Generation Soil CIC and Roots Allotments are creating a regenerative food forest market garden in Bristol. This community-powered project will use no-dig growing, living woodchip paths, and agroforestry to improve soil health, grow fresh local produce, and boost biodiversity. Volunteers are invited to help build beds, plant crops, and learn practical skills that support a thriving, regenerative local food system.
Alex Montgomery
Aug 154 min read
How to Get Involved in Local Food System Education in Bristol with Generation Soil
Join Generation Soil CIC in Bristol to learn, volunteer, and take action for a healthier planet. We run workshops, a market garden, and a food waste composting service that turns scraps into living soil. Get involved in local food system education, discover sustainable growing methods, and help build a circular economy that regenerates nature, supports community wellbeing, and creates a resilient future for Bristol.
Alex Montgomery
Aug 124 min read
How to Grow Microgreens Indoors: A Year-Round Guide to Fresh, Nutritious Greens
Want to grow your own food with zero outdoor space, zero experience, and almost zero cost? Microgreens are your answer. These tiny, nutrient-packed shoots are quick to grow, full of flavour, and ready to harvest in just a week or two. Whether you're in a flat or a garden shed, you can grow something fresh and nourishing all year round. Ready to transform your windowsill into a mini farm? Here's how to get started…
Alex Montgomery
Jul 304 min read
Help Us Build Bristol’s Food Forest Market Garden
Generation Soil are on a mission to provide fresh and nutritious food, regenerate nature, and build resilient community by establishing a two-acre food forest market garden for Bristol.
Alex Montgomery
May 303 min read
SEE SOIL SOUNDS: Exploring the Hidden Life of Bristol’s Soil
Soil is the foundation of life on Earth but most of us never stop to think about it. In fact, the word soil still carries negative...
Alex Montgomery
May 74 min read
How to Create an Eco-Friendly Garden at Home
Creating an eco-friendly garden at home is not just a trend; it's a responsibility. With environmental concerns rising, taking actionable steps toward sustainability, and more importantly, regeneration, is essential. An eco-friendly garden is not only beautiful but also contributes positively to your surroundings. Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a small balcony, you can create a green space that is kind to the Earth. The Benefits of an Eco-Friendly Garden An eco-frie
Alex Montgomery
Apr 254 min read
Volunteer with Generation Soil: Growing Bristol’s Soil from the Ground Up
Are you passionate about food system transformation? If so, you’re not alone and Generation Soil CIC would love to hear from you. We're building a movement rooted in community, regeneration, and nature-led solutions to address the environmental and social challenges of our current food system. Whether you're into soil health, climate action, or community wellbeing, there’s a place for you here.
Alex Montgomery
Apr 164 min read
Embracing Agroforestry: Growing Food And Climate Resilience
Agroforestry blends trees, crops, and compost to regenerate soil and grow food sustainably. Discover how Generation Soil’s Bristol food forest uses biochar, living compost, and community composting to strengthen food security and biodiversity.
Alex Montgomery
Mar 263 min read
The Threat to Dartington Forest Garden: Why Land Access Matters
The Dartington Forest Garden faces closure, raising urgent questions about land access for regenerative farming, soil health, and community food security in the UK.
Alex Montgomery
Mar 203 min read
Generation Soil And Roots Allotments Launch a Market Garden
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Roots Allotments to launch a new agroforestry market garden in Bristol
Alex Montgomery
Mar 203 min read
Four Ways to Regenerate Soil in Your Urban Garden
Unfortunately, urban soils often face challenges such as contamination, compaction, and loss of organic matter.
Alex Montgomery
Mar 183 min read
Our First In-Vessel Composter: A New Chapter for Community Composting
We're thrilled to announce a massive milestone in our commitment to regeneration and soil health: the arrival of our very first in-ve
Alex Montgomery
Dec 19, 20244 min read
Learn Composting And Circular Food Skills in Bristol
Our Circular Food Workshops make sustainability accessible, fun, and hands-on.
Alex Montgomery
Nov 20, 20244 min read
Soil: The Unsung Hero Beneath Our Feet
What many of us overlook is that soil is much more than just dirt. It’s the foundation of all life on Earth.
Alex Montgomery
Nov 20, 20244 min read
What Is Circular Food? How Bristol Is Closing the Loop
Soil health and human health are deeply connected. Living soil teems with microbes that boost mood, immunity, and wellbeing, even reducing stress when we touch the earth. At Generation Soil, we explore how composting, growing food, and restoring soil can help communities in Bristol thrive. Healthy soil means healthy people, and by regenerating the ground beneath us, we also nurture our own resilience and happiness.
Alex Montgomery
Nov 19, 20244 min read
About Generation Soil CIC
Generation Soil is a Bristol-based non-profit turning food waste into living soil. Through the Bristol Living Compost Project, our workshops, and regenerative market gardens, we’re building a circular food system that keeps nutrients local and restores biodiversity across the city.
Every handful of compost we make begins as Bristol’s food scraps transformed through microbes, biochar, and community action. From households to schools and businesses, we help people connect with the soil beneath their feet and the food on their plates.
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Together, we can turn Bristol’s food waste into fertile ground and grow a more resilient, regenerative future, one bucket at a time.
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