Scraps from Lunch to Lunch from Scraps
The 'Scraps from Lunch to Lunch from Scraps' (SFL2LFS) program has been run at over forty educational sites in the Unley City Council area since March 2005. The sites have included primary schools, kindergartens and Child Care Centres.

The aim for each site is to complete a whole nutrient cycle by collecting their food waste and composting it over a four-week period using the Bokashi composting system. The resulting 'pickled compost' is buried and two weeks later planted with organic seedlings, with the aim of producing a delicious lunch.

All sites felt the Bokashi system was very effective and convenient to use, "The Bokashi system is visible, prominent and we tend to it every day." - Unley Kindergarten

The educational outcomes for students were highlighted by teachers, with clear links to their science curriculum. They also noted an increase in awareness and behaviour change, with students " ...seeing the value of composting," (Glen Osmond Primary School). Participants enjoyed 'doing the right thing' for the environment, especially for those who compost at home and now have it reinforced at school.

“The best part of the SFL2LFS program is the newfound knowledge of composting for the children (new form of composting for the staff and parents). To see the cycle of growth, nutrition, decay, growth in action is certainly worthwhile."
The staff have been planning to start a vegetable patch for a long time...this program got us started. To have an expert come in, even if it is only for two sessions, gave us the support and impetus we needed."
Helena Nilsson, Goodwood Child Parent Centre