// Food Waste

For the past two decades, the rate of global food production has increased faster than the rate of global population growth.

Currently, the world produces enough food to feed TWICE the world's present population. Even then, 11% of the population on earth are UNDER NOURISHED.

*According to a study by McGill University and the University of Minnesota

Data from 'data.worldbank.org/'

To put things in perspective,

"Indians waste as much food as the whole of United Kingdom consumes."

Food waste is a major problem not just in India, but in the entire world. Tackling this issue is any way possible would have a very positive impact on the environment and on all beings.

*According to a study sited in Corporate Social Responsibility Journal (CSR Journal 2017)

// Compost

Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed by micro-organisms and RECYCLED AS A FERTILIZER and soil amendment.

After learning about all composting techniques, tricks and equipment, I talked to various households and gained a few interesting insights.

// Survey Insights

'To design a composting system integrated with vertical plantation for occupying smaller areas and aiding backyard farming.

Include a watering system that involves the compost leachate for regular plant nutrition.'

// Final Design Brief

// Self Watering

Self-watering planters have a pot that holds the plant and soil, and a bottom reservoir that holds the water. A polyrope wick (water absorbent) joins the two and pulls the water up to the soil as and when needed.