Short description:
This report describes the current situation of organic waste management and urban agriculture, with a specific focus on The Hague. Also, the potential of the recycling of organic waste in urban agriculture in The Hague is analysed. The analysis was done by studying relevant literature, conducting interviews and research on two case studies of urban agriculture initiatives in detail. Results show that the current situation of organic waste management in The Hague could be improved, through actions of both the municipality and the citizens. With several platforms focused on urban agriculture and many new arising initiatives, urban agriculture receives increasing attention from the public. Several innovative initiatives that use organic waste in urban agriculture are described. The current situation of using organic waste in urban agriculture is on a small scale, which is the main limitation to it’s potential. But there are several positive externalities that can make the use of organic waste in urban agriculture a contribution to the society.

At the workshop, Dr Matjaz Glavan, a project partner from the University of Ljubljana, and Jane Berger from Enfield Council gave presentations as part of Knowledge Brokerage activities. (Presentation is available here). Local food was provided by Brixton Cornercopia and at the workshop and participants were invited to sample local Brixton Beer.