Compost Festival in Hungary
About this good practice
The Compost Festival was initiated by the Humus Association in 2011. Since then it has been held every autumn. Its aim is to promote composting and encourage community participation to reduce waste and promote sustainable living. A call for proposals is launched to encourage communities (NGOs, nurseries, kindergartens, schools) to carry out and report on composting-related activities during a given period. This is documented by the applicants through reports, photos and attendance sheets, so that they know exactly how many organisations and how many people have taken part in the initiative. Activities related to composting could include: composting, organic waste collection, awareness raising, organising a family day on the topic, training for children, compost recycling. The reports will be evaluated by the Humus Association and on a common day, the Compost Day, awards will be presented and a professional programme will be organised to celebrate the results.
The initiative addresses needs such as waste reduction, land quality improvement, community building and education, and food waste reduction. Promoting composting and these types of events can help people understand the root causes of problems and solutions, and encourage them to make positive changes.
Resources needed
The initiative is funded by a civil grant. Necessary costs: communication costs, call for proposals and prizes, event costs. Human resources will be provided by volunteers.
Evidence of success
The results of Compost Festival in 2023: 49 entries were received from school classes, nursery schools, day-care groups and NGOs. 1,683 people took part in the activities. Among them 2 nurseries (with 4 nursery groups), 2 NGOs, 7 schools (full school or class) and 15 kindergartens (25 groups). With an average of 1,500 participants annually, the program has reached 18,000 people over the past 12 years.
Potential for learning or transfer
Community building: compost festivals provide an opportunity for community members to come together and engage in common activities, which strengthens community ties and local cohesion.
Environmental awareness: through discussions, workshops and demonstrations during the event, participants will learn about the importance of composting and other sustainable practices and be inspired to take similar steps in their own lives.
Practical knowledge: composting workshops usually involve experts or experienced composters who provide advice, tips and guidance to help participants learn how to compost effectively.
Self-sustainability: the Compost Festival can show people how they can recycle their own organic waste, thus increasing their gardening and self-sustainability skills.
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