What does a truly circular food system look like? Discover how nutrient cycling and composting can regenerate both soils and communities.
A resilient food system doesn't end when food leaves the plate. It considers every stage of the cycle, from production and consumption to the nutrients that return to the soil.
Through Waste to Wilderness, his organic waste transformation business, Michael Sly explores how organic waste can become a valuable resource rather than something to be discarded. He examines the role of composting, nutrient cycling and circular food systems in reducing waste, improving soil health and strengthening local resilience.
By understanding the biological cycles that underpin food production, we can make better decisions about how food is grown, consumed and how nutrients are returned to the land.
This final stop brings the Food Resilience Tour full circle, demonstrating that healthy food systems are those where nothing of value is wasted and everything has the opportunity to nourish life again.
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Innovator and Entrepreneur, 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.