Support and Advice for Community Composting and Soil Projects in Bristol
Generation Soil provides practical support and advice for community composting and soil projects in Bristol.
Rather than consultancy reports or abstract guidance, we offer hands-on, experience-based support rooted in real composting systems, local conditions, and years of working directly with food waste, soil biology, and people.
Our support is designed to help composting and soil projects actually work, not just look good on paper.
What Kind of Support Do We Offer?
We support people and groups who want to do composting well, build confidence, and create systems that last.
Our support is suitable for:
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Community composting projects
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Allotments and shared growing spaces
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Schools and education settings
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Households and small organisations
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Early-stage soil, food, and circular economy projects
Support focuses on:
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practical problem-solving
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confidence-building
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system design that fits your space
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long-term success, not quick fixes
All support is grounded in Bristol-based practice, with online options available where appropriate.
Compost Clinic
Practical Help When Something Isn’t Working
The Compost Clinic is for when you already compost, but something isn’t quite right.
We help diagnose and fix common composting problems, including:
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smells, flies, or pests
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slow or stalled decomposition
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soggy, anaerobic, or unbalanced piles
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contamination issues
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confusion about what can and can’t be composted
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bokashi not behaving as expected
The Compost Clinic is ideal if:
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you feel stuck or overwhelmed
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you’ve tried advice online and it hasn’t worked
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you want clear answers based on real experience
Sessions are primarily Bristol-based, with online Compost Clinics available for those outside the city.
Advice Rooted in Lived Experience
All support and advice is based on:
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running a working community composting system
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collecting and processing household and business food waste
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managing contamination and compost biology
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producing and applying living compost
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learning from mistakes, not just successes
We share what works in practice, including what didn’t work first and why.
This isn’t generic composting advice.
It’s grounded in systems that operate week in, week out.
Compost Clinic or Workshop: Which Is Right for You?
Compost Clinic
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You have a specific problem to fix
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Something smells, stalls, or feels wrong
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You want targeted, one-to-one support
Workshop
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You’re starting from scratch
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You want to learn composting or soil skills as a group
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You’re building shared understanding in a school or community setting
If you’re unsure which is right, we’re happy to help you choose.
Compost Clinic Support Options
composting
essentials
Start strong and skip the overwhelm.
Includes:
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Soil health snapshot
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Best-fit composting method for your space
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Clear setup guidance tailored to your situation
troubleshoot
and grow
Fix what’s not working and unlock compost potential
Includes:
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Compost troubleshooting session
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Waste-to-soil strategy
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Follow-up guidance to improve performance over time
Deep Dive
Transformation
Design regenerative systems, not just compost piles
Includes:
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Soil-to-gut and soil-to-health connections
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Circular living and food system starter guidance
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Community compost hub or growing system blueprint
Get Support for Your Composting or Soil Project
If you’re based in Bristol and need support with composting, soil health, or food waste systems, get in touch to discuss your situation.
If you’re outside Bristol, we also offer online 1:1 compost consultations to help design composting systems that fit your home, habits, and space.
We believe good composting support should be:
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local where possible
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practical rather than theoretical
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human, not extractive
Book a Compost Clinic Session
Don’t let food waste or compost problems hold you back.
Whether you’re a gardener, allotment grower, school, or community group, the Compost Clinic is here to help you move forward with clarity.
Bring your compost questions, soil samples, and curiosity.
Leave with:
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clear, practical solutions
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confidence in your system
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a better understanding of how living compost actually works
Book your session to learn how to:
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turn food waste into living soil
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master bokashi and decentralised composting
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fix smelly, soggy, or slow compost systems
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build regenerative circular food systems with your community
Together, we can grow soil, grow food, and grow community 🌱
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