Welcome to the Compost Olympics 🥇
Welcome to the Compost Olympics 🥇
South Africans winning gold for Earth!
While we've been watching athletes compete for glory, another group of heroes has been battling for the title of 'Compost Champion' here at home.
And they're all winners! Here are four we'd like to highlight 🙌. Follow their journeys for sustainable tips & golden inspiration.
Meet garden guru, Ian Dommisse 🐙
A gardener, architect, and social entrepreneur, Ian is often found “digging in the dirt” – and he excels at it! He designs stunning, sustainable, and mostly edible gardens. Notable projects include the Angama Mara experiential garden in Kenya and the Octopus Garden at the Waterfront. We think his work is truly inspiring!
Meet Tash! You may know her already?!
Tash van Zyl aims to live “as close to nature’s goodness as possible”. She and her family share their simple, sustainable lifestyle on social media. Through garden consulting, podcasts, and products, Tash makes composting accessible and educates others. You can also find her wholesome slow-living recipes at www.vanzylstead.com
Say hello to Emile from Ywaste 🍏
Emile, the founder of the compost service we collaborate with as 4WKS, started his compost journey developing worm farms. Today, Ywaste has grown into an impressive organisation, servicing hundreds of restaurants and businesses in Cape Town and diverting 300tonnes of food waste from landfill every month! Keen to join in on the fun? Return your pods!
Ryan from OZCF & Sunshine Harvest 🌞
Organic agricultural consultancy Sunshine Harvest's main man, Ryan, is growing and gathering at the source 🌱 He also manages the farm at OZCF, so if you have an allotment there, you're likely familiar with him and his sweet doggo. Ryan’s hands-on approach and deep knowledge make him a cornerstone of the community!
As you can see, it's impossible to choose just one winner 🤷 So many South Africans are doing amazing work in the composting and sustainability space, and we're proud to be a part of this effort.
Feeling inspired? The Oranjezicht City Farm is hosting a composting workshop on 31 August in Cape Town. Grab a spot to start your journey
to gold 🏅