Cultivating Sustainability: Agriton UK and City Soil Lab's Groundbreaking Collaboration
Bridging the Gap between Urban Waste and Rural Soil for a Circular Food System.
In a dynamic partnership, Agriton UK and City Soil Lab have come together to revolutionize our approach to food systems. Today's meeting marked a significant step forward as we finalized plans and assessed the progress of our joint endeavor.
City Soil Lab - Dorset Estate, E2: Unveiling the Vision.
*Why?* Nutrient recycling is our compass, simplifying complex environmental challenges.
*What?* Dive into the heart of Shoreditch, London, where City Soil Lab pioneers an urban food waste-to-neighbourhood soil project.
*How?* We're transforming local waste into a vital resource, nourishing soil, and fostering community growth.
**City Soil Lab Highlights: Reimagining Waste, Reviving Land**
- *Soil is Sexy:* Rediscovering the essence of soil, the source of our sustenance.
- *Shoreditch Spotlight:* Operating in the vibrant heart of Tower Hamlets.
- *Collaborative Solutions:* Partnering with Tower Hamlets on dynamic environmental initiatives.
- *Waste to Biodiversity:* Converting organic waste into carbon-rich soil for neglected land revival.
- *DEM Gardens 2024:* Anticipate a blossoming of Drinkable, Edible, and Medicinal gardens for local benefits.
**City Soil Lab's Four-Step Process: A Symphony of Sustainability**
1. **Weekly Collections:** E-cargo bikes gather food waste from 51 residents and 18 local businesses.
2. **Transformation:** Sorting, anaerobic fermentation, and aeration create soil organic matter.
3. **Revival:** Application on local test plots rejuvenates neglected land.
4. **DEM Gardens:** 2024 will witness the showcase of efficient local resource usage.
**Scaling Up by Scaling Out: A Holistic Approach**
- Part of the GROW Foundation and Silas Science's broader environmental plan.
- Connecting urban organic waste streams to rural soil organic matter shortages.
- Cities as Solutions: Transforming waste to build a sustainable future.
**City Soil Lab's Partnerships: A Community United**
- Keep Britain Tidy
- Culinary collaborators: Morito, Jolene, The Truman Brewery, and more!
https://www.instagram.com/citysoillab/
- Location: Dorset Estate, E2, London
- Email: hello@csl.com
**Agriton UK - Nurturing Soil for a Better Tomorrow:**
In parallel, Agriton UK stands as a testament to the profound belief in the soil-food-animal-waste cycle. The soil, the foundation of almost all life on earth, grows 99% of our food. Agriton Group manufactures, sources, and supplies environmentally friendly products for agriculture, horticulture, and home sectors.
**Agriton's Commitment to Sustainability:**
- Improving chemical, physical, and biological aspects within the soil-plant-animal-waste cycle.
- Nature-Centric Approach: Working with, not against, nature.
- Rigorous Testing: Passion alone doesn't make great products.
**Join Our Journey: Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow**
Whether you're aiming to enhance on-farm efficiencies, reduce home chemical use, or rebuild soils, Agriton UK has a service and product tailored for you. Our commitment is clear: replacing environmentally damaging, inefficient products with better, affordable, and sustainable alternatives.
Passion fuels our purpose, but rigorous testing and unwavering commitment to sustainability make our products exceptional. Together, Agriton UK and City Soil Lab invite you to join our journey of cultivating sustainability, one step at a time. Let's nurture the soil for a better tomorrow!
