Scraps to Soil - Give Your Food Scraps a Second Life!

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Scraps to Soil - Give Your Food Scraps a Second Life!
Nov 18, 2023(Sat)
Time: Time: 15:00-18:00
Duration: 3 hours
Location:Garage Academy Campus
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4/F, Beverly House, 93 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai

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About the event

Join us at "Scraps to Soil" where we'll dig into the secrets of composting in Hong Kong with a documentary screening and hands-on bokashi composting workshop.

Discover the stories of organisations and individuals working to change the status quo around food waste as Rooftop Republic, The Soil Trust and Garage Society proudly present a thought-provoking documentary 'Belongs to the Field' that delves into the intricate challenges of composting in Hong Kong.

Discover how the Soil Trust team collaborated with local organic farmers to unlock the potential of turning food scraps into something incredible. Following the screening, join us on a fireside chat to delve deeper into the questions raised and gain valuable, hands on insights through an urban farm tour and 'bokashi' composting experience workshop.

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience at the urban rooftop farm nestled in Wan Chai's vibrant heart and create your very own Bokashi compost.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, explore, and make a difference in reducing waste. Together, we can transform scraps into something truly valuable!

Programme:

15:00 - Introduction & Welcome

15:15 - “Belongs to the Field” Documentary Screening

15:45 - Fireside Chat

16:20 - Urban Farm Tour

16:40 - Bokashi Composting Workshop

17:30 - Wrap Up

About the organizer

Rooftop Republic

Rooftop Republic is an award-winning social enterprise committed to creating sustainable cities and communities powered by urban farming. 

They are passionate about introducing others to the joys of urban farming, cultivating a greater awareness of sustainable living practices, and empowering our community to grow delicious and nutritious food in any space - from small residential balconies to large commercial areas. Their clients include companies, property developers, food and beverage businesses, schools, and individuals. 

By integrating urban farming into our city's lifestyle, we help to shape a healthier future for our people and our planet. Learn more about them here.

Garage Society

Garage Academy is the programming initiative at Garage Society, a co-working space operator with 5 locations across Hong Kong Island.

Through Garage Academy, we activate our spaces to bring ideas and opportunities together through experiential events. Garage Academy’s curated programme of talks, workshops, and webinars are designed to connect the community, spark curiosity, and catalyse change.

The Soil Trust

Soil Trust is pioneering community-supported nutrient-cycling in Hong Kong so that organic resources from kitchens regenerate soil ecologies, local crops and environmental biodiversity.

Soil Trust collaborates simultaneously with farmers, kitchen chefs, households to create mutually beneficial synergies between food producers and consumers, city and countryside in Hong Kong.