From home composting through to community composting schemes, compost is crucial to dealing with food waste and working towards a circular approach to earth resources. It is also one of the most accessible ways for many people to get engaged and involved with sustainability.

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Home Composting Masterclass a huge success

Home Composting Masterclass a huge success

On Saturday 15th March an enthusiastic group of 19 composting enthusiasts, both experienced and novice, from communities across South Hams joined Dr Compost, Nicky Scott, and SusSH compost mentor, Melissa Harvey at the Sustainable South Brent (SSB) community composting site, for an afternoon masterclass on home composting.

March 17, 2025
Does Totnes and Bridgetown want community composting facilities?

Does Totnes and Bridgetown want community composting facilities?

That’s the question a newly formed working group is asking. The facility will enable Totnes residents to drop off their garden waste and also collect processed compost for use on their gardens.

February 25, 2025
Sustainable South Hams heads to Loop Frome on a composting field trip

Sustainable South Hams heads to Loop Frome on a composting field trip

Last week a merry band of 16 community composting enthusiasts from 8 communities across South Hams took a research trip to visit the Loop Frome compost project in Somerset, with the hope of applying what we learnt there to new community projects in South Hams.

February 24, 2025

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