A groundbreaking pilot programme Acton Green Waste Solutions from Cultivate London is currently fundraising through Spacehive, establishing green waste recycling and growing hub to help build a circular society in Acton.
Cultivate London will collect green waste from the local community in Acton and process this within a purpose-built biodigester to produce liquid fertiliser and compost. These products will be re-used on the site supporting a growing system that will produce vegetables, herbs and salads within a mix of open and hydroponic growing systems. The produce will be shared among volunteers and local partners that have helped provide the resources. Seeds will be harvested and shared at satellite gardens and associated groups.
A purpose-built workshop will also harvest waste timber and structures and house a making shed to create planters, beds, garden furniture and other upcycled objects.
The plan when the funding is achieved is to:
- Create a green waste solution that could be adopted by other organisations and communities across the country.
- Create a workshop space to reuse items within the growing system
- Utilise electric cargo bikes and hand held carry caddies for collecting and delivering materials from local partners
- Grow and share fresh produce using the liquid fertiliser produced by processing the green waste
Why it’s a great idea?
This is a proven circular economy initiative that helps with:
- Local recycling
- Waste reduction
- Volunteer opportunities
- Workshops for the community
- Educational opportunities for school
- Green and sustainable practical skills development for apprentices
Have you thought about getting a Ridan food waste Composter to help with food composting. This would also work as a showcase example to encourage local schools and businesses in the area to do their own food waste composting? If you are interested I worked for the guy who makes these.
Please contact Cultivate London as they are organising this project.