237: They Turn Restaurant Trash Into Food?! Compost Olympics happening October 10, 2026

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a Review Get ready to laugh, learn, and rethink what you call “waste.” 🌱♻️ In this episode of the Flora Funga Podcast, KK sits down with Aaron and Elliot from Brainplate Grows to explore their hilariously unconventional approach to composting, urban farming, and building a more resilient food system in Madison, Wisconsin. We dive into how they collect roughly 800 pounds of food scraps each week from local restaurants and transform them into living soil, their Bucket Farm Friends initiative bringing accessible grow kits into the community, the surprisingly fascinating world of soil microbes, and why bitter melon deserves way more attention. We also talk about hyperlocal food systems, turning unused urban spaces into places to grow food, creating stronger communities through biodiversity and mutual aid, and their wonderfully chaotic Compost Olympics happening October 10 at Troy Farm. Beneath all the jokes is a powerful idea: waste doesn’t have to be waste, healthy ecosystems depend on cooperation, and small local actions can create much bigger change. All Links happening on Florafungapodcast.com Drink before drinking. Drink responsibly, for an easier tomorrow I got a new phone number to text in with any questions, comments, or photos! 727-477-5974 Zbiotics: "FLORAFUNGA" Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day Calm & Collected Try my Flora Funga Calm & Collected Extract. Lemon balm, Reishi, Ashwagandha--a great way to sleep! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Text (727) 477-5974 Flora Funga Phone with your questions, comments, concerns, and IDs  Flora Funga: Calm & Collected Tincture — Flora Funga Podcast GoFundME If you like the podcast please think of donating to Keep the show happening  $keenie19 on Cash App Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me: Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: [email protected] Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok YouTube Patreon --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zbiotics: "FLORA10" Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day ...