Testimonials
What Our Community Says About Generation Soil in Bristol
At Generation Soil CIC, our work is rooted in relationships. With soil. With food. And with people.
We work with households, businesses, schools, community groups, growers, and festivals across Bristol to turn food waste into living compost and rebuild local soil health. What follows are words from the people who make this work possible.
These testimonials reflect the care, curiosity, and commitment that sit at the heart of everything we do.
Food Waste Collection
“No smell. No stress. No landfill.”
Jess. Member since January 2025
“I wasn’t really composting before because of the smell and mess, but bokashi has completely changed that. The compost is incredible and my plants are thriving. You can tell how much care goes into this.”
Jasmine. Member since January 2025
“I’ve been using the food waste collection service for a few months and it’s been great. The fermentation process doesn’t smell at all and as I’m only in a house of two, it can take up to a month to fill the bucket. The soil feels so much better than anything I could buy and my house and garden plants love it.”
Adrian. Member since July 2025
“Fantastic service. They collect my food waste and turn it into compost for my garden and allotment. The sealable containers are great. No smell, no maggots, unlike the council brown bins.”
Luke. Member since May 2025
“Great food waste service. Weekly pick up available if needed, but as a two person household it usually takes us a couple of weeks to fill the bin. The compost is great. Plants love it.”
Oliver. Member since May 2025
“The process is simple and affordable, and it feels great knowing we’re making a difference to the local environment. I’d recommend Generation Soil to anyone in the area.”
Living Compost
“The best compost I’ve ever used.”
Connor. Member since December 2024
“Turning my food waste into the best compost I’ve ever used. Couldn’t be happier.”
Imogen. Member since December 2024
“Excellent quality compost. The flowers and veg have really thrived this year, and it’s been great at retaining moisture.”
Ollie. Member since January 2025
“Excellent scheme. Responsive to questions. Beautiful compost.”
Oliver. Member since December 2024
“We received our compost a few weeks ago and are already seeing more greenery in our garden.”
Community and Partnerships
“This work brings people together.”
BS3 Jammin’
“This composting scheme brings our community together and creates real, tangible benefits for our growing spaces. We’re proud to support Generation Soil and the regenerative work they’re doing in Bristol.”
Tav. Member since January 2025
“Alex has created an amazing community of like minded individuals in Bristol who share the same values around food recycling and composting. I can’t wait to see how big we grow together.”
Team Canteen
“We produce hundreds of meals a day and managing food waste has always been a challenge. Alex stepped in at short notice and made the whole process simple and stress free. Buckets provided, clear instructions, everything collected. Job done.”
Businesses and Organisations
“A service that matches our values.”
Dave, Bruhaha Brewery. Member since May 2025
“At Bruhaha, we’re absolutely delighted to be working with Generation Soil. Alex and his team have gone above and beyond. It’s a unique, easy system that aligns perfectly with our sustainability ethos and we couldn’t recommend them highly enough.”
Garden Organic
“What a wonderful community enterprise. Everyone went away feeling inspired and full of ideas about how to get more composting going in our communities. Keep up the great work feeding the soil.”
Workshops and Education
“Engaging, practical, and genuinely inspiring.”
Fleur
“An incredible CIC spreading important knowledge around soil and food systems. Alex delivers exciting and engaging workshops. If you can get to one, you should.”
Olivia, Roots Allotments
“Alex’s session on soil health and bokashi composting was friendly, informative, and engaging. He shared fascinating knowledge in a way that was easy to understand and apply.”
Celia, St Werberghs City Farm
“An engaging compost workshop with around 50 people of all ages taking part. Adults learned practical tips and children loved getting their hands dirty and planting seeds.”
Laura, UWE
“Alex ran a seed planting workshop with clear guidance and thoughtful insights throughout. The students really loved it and we’d happily invite him back.”
Andy, Young Bristol
“Generation Soil were brilliant engaging young people and educating them about sustainable growing and food production. Highly recommended.”
A Growing Network of Care
Every bucket of food waste collected, every workshop delivered, and every handful of compost returned is part of something bigger.
This is not just a service.
It’s a shared practice of care for soil, for community, and for the future.
If you’d like to be part of this work, whether as a household, business, school, or community group, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Join the Bristol Living Compost Project
👉 Book a workshop or collaboration
Together, we’re growing something quietly powerful.
