Michael Sly

Michael Sly is the founder of Waste to Wilderness, a regenerative waste initiative transforming food scraps from the hospitality sector into valuable compost and healthy soils.

Passionate about closing nutrient loops, Michael is exploring innovative approaches to waste reduction, local food production, and regenerative agriculture in Central Otago.

Michael will be speaking at the Closing the Loop session during the Food Resilience Day Tour at Wao Summit 2026.