Fri, Jun 26
|Lāhainā United Methodist Church
Urban Food Waste Systems - Take home a composting system
In partnership with Haleakalā Farm, learn practical strategies for diverting food scraps from urban homes and turning it into compost systems. Learn about collection, storage, and composting techniques for maximizing nutrient recovery.
Time & Location
Jun 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lāhainā United Methodist Church, 988 Front St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
About the event
In partnership with Haleakalā Farm joint us for a Hands-On Workshop & Take Home Composting System
Urban environments present unique challenges for composting, but they also offer our greatest opportunity for nutrient recovery. In this intensive, practical session, we bridge the gap between "throwing things away" and building a closed-loop food system right in your own backyard or balcony.
What We Will Cover:
The Logistics of Diversion: Practical strategies for collecting and storing food scraps in urban homes without the mess or the smell.
Nutrient Recovery Science: Understanding the decomposition process and how to maximize the quality of the compost you produce.
Collection to Creation: A step-by-step guide to urban composting techniques—from bokashi and vermicomposting to small-scale aerobic bins.