Educational Workshops
Learn Composting, Soil Health AND Urban Farming
Composting Workshops: From Food Waste to Living Soil
Learn the full journey of regeneration from kitchen scraps to fertile, living soil. Our hands-on composting workshops in Bristol teach bokashi fermentation, worm composting, and microbe management so you can create healthy soil at home, in schools, or in your community garden.
Turn your food waste into living soil, no garden required.
Food Forest Field Days: Learn Regeneration in Action
Join us at our two-acre food forest market garden to experience compost-powered farming first-hand. These field days combine practical learning with big-picture insight into agroforestry, soil regeneration, and circular food systems, showing how nature does the work when we give it the right conditions.
Experience food waste-powered farming at our Bristol food forest market garden.
Bespoke Training for Schools and Businesses
We design tailored sustainability and soil health workshops for schools, community groups, and organisations across Bristol. From curriculum-linked composting lessons to corporate team days, each session builds connection, wellbeing, and practical skills for a regenerative future.
Bring soil, sustainability, and team connection to your organisation.
ComPost Clinic
Get tailored, science-backed guidance on composting and soil health from our Bristol Compost Clinic. Whether you’re troubleshooting a home system, improving soil on an allotment, or scaling a community compost hub, our sessions combine diagnostics, data, and practical know-how to help you create thriving, microbe-rich soil.
Bring your compost questions. We’ll help you find soil-smart solutions.
CIRCULAR FOOD WORKSHOPS
At Generation Soil CIC, we are passionate about empowering communities to embrace a circular food system—a sustainable way of living that reduces waste, regenerates soil, and nurtures healthy ecosystems. Our educational workshops are designed to inspire individuals, schools, businesses, and organisations to play an active role in transforming the way we produce, consume, and recycle food.
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What is a Circular Food System?
A circular food system is a regenerative approach to managing food resources. Instead of letting valuable food waste end up in landfills, we teach how it can be transformed into rich, fertile compost to feed the soil. This process not only closes the loop on waste but also enhances biodiversity, soil health, and sustainability. By understanding the interconnectedness of soil, food, and the environment, participants leave our workshops equipped to make a positive impact on their community and the planet.​​​
What Our Workshops Cover
Our hands-on educational workshops are tailored to suit different audiences, from avid gardeners to curious beginners, and even businesses looking to adopt more sustainable practices. Each session is designed to engage participants with practical knowledge, scientific insights, and real-world solutions.
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1. Understanding Food Waste
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The environmental impact of food waste in landfills.
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The role of microorganisms, fungi, and bacteria in breaking down organic matter.
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How food waste contributes to climate change and how composting mitigates this.
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2. Composting Techniques​
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Exploring various methods, including traditional composting, wormeries, and Bokashi fermentation.
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How to set up and manage a compost system at home, in an allotment, or on a larger scale.
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The importance of maintaining a balance between green and brown materials for healthy compost.
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3. Soil Health and Regeneration
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The vital role of healthy soil in growing nutritious food.
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How compost restores nutrients to the soil and improves its structure.
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Building an understanding of soil microorganisms, worms, and other life forms.
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4. Circular Food Systems
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How composting connects to wider sustainability goals.
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The role of decentralised composting systems in creating a more resilient food network.
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How communities can benefit economically and socially by closing the food loop.
5. Hands-On Activities
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Participants get stuck in, setting up compost bins, handling food waste, and learning to troubleshoot common issues.
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Real-time demonstrations of how composting works, from Bokashi fermentation to wormeries.
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Why Choose Our Workshops?
Our workshops are more than just educational sessions, they’re a space to connect with nature, learn practical skills, and be part of a growing movement for a better planet. Here’s why they stand out:
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Community-Focused: Designed to bring people together to address shared environmental challenges.
Climate-Smart: Rooted in practices that reduce emissions and promote ecological wellbeing.
Expert-Led: Our facilitators bring years of experience in sustainability, soil health, and waste management.
Practical & Engaging: From theory to practice, you’ll leave with the confidence to start your own composting journey.
Customisable: Workshops can be tailored to the specific needs of schools, community groups, and businesses.
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Who Can Benefit?
Our workshops are perfect for:
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Schools and Educators: Teach students the importance of sustainability, climate action, and soil regeneration.
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Community Groups: Empower local initiatives to create decentralised composting systems and share resources.
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Businesses: Learn how to reduce food waste and integrate composting into daily operations, aligning with corporate sustainability goals.
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Individuals: Gain practical skills to transform your home into a sustainable living hub.
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The Impact of Circular Food Workshops
Every workshop we deliver contributes to a ripple effect of positive change. Participants leave with actionable skills and a new perspective on the value of waste. The impact extends beyond individuals, benefiting:
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Local ecosystems: Healthier soil means stronger plants and habitats for wildlife.
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Communities: Encouraging collaboration and shared responsibility for sustainability.
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The climate: Reducing food waste helps lower greenhouse gas emissions, a key solution for climate action.
Through education, we’re cultivating a world where food waste becomes a valuable resource, communities thrive, and the Earth is nurtured.
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Why Composting Matters
Composting is at the heart of our workshops because it’s one of the simplest yet most effective tools for creating a sustainable future. When food waste is composted:
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It becomes a powerful soil amendment that feeds vegetables, flowers, and crops.
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Methane emissions from landfills are drastically reduced.
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It supports the natural cycles of life, enriching the Earth rather than depleting it.
By choosing to compost, you’re actively contributing to a regenerative food system that prioritises the health of the planet and its people.
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Join a Workshop Today!
Ready to take action and become part of the solution? Our Generation Soil CIC workshops run throughout the year in Bristol and beyond. Whether you’re a teacher, business owner, gardener, or just curious about how you can make a difference, there’s a place for you in our mission to transform food systems.
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Together, we can grow a healthier planet, starting with the soil beneath our feet. Let’s regenerate the Earth, one compost pile at a time.
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