Enrich the Earth provides positive and inspiring evidence that change is possible.

Our approach

  • We believe a low cost, low-tech, local approach is the best solution to our climate and waste challenges.

  • This local activity will be led by a diverse, collaborative network across all areas of our community, supported by recognised external experts.That’s why we’re working with home gardeners, community gardens, retailers, waste processors, councils and experts from the horticulture and waste sectors.

  • All of our activities are independently evaluated to fairly and accurately assess their value.

  • All of our research, failures and findings are freely shared across all sectors with the intention that they will act as an inspirational catalyst for others.

Our principles

Enrich the Earth operates on the following five principles:

  • We prioritise using organic waste-derived products to improve soil quality and as a growing medium. These materials need to be used locally to minimise transportation costs and environmental impact.

  • We actively foster partnerships between government bodies, businesses, academia and community organisations to get most value from their combined experience and resources.

  • We focus on reducing contamination in waste materials to get the maximum value from organic waste.

  • We actively work with local organisations such as Community Gardens to raise awareness and enable people to make sustainable choices.

  • We advocate for supportive, evidence-based policies and regulations that deliver environmental benefits and responsible use of organic waste.

To deliver on our ambitions we have:

  • Created an external Expert Advisory Group consisting of representatives from over 35 diverse organisations, who are providing strategic guidance.

  • Completed an independently evaluated trial centred on the North East of England which sought to turn our four ambitions into action.

  • Secured funding to promote composting in partnership with ten Community Gardens.

  • Partnered with Seahorse Environmental to refine our policy asks, secure support from key partner organisations and bring these to the attention of government.

  • Led a group of retailers and producers securing agreement on how to provide consistent advice for gardeners on how best to use peat free compost.

  • Created a new peat free compost which we will be taking to market in 2025.