Nicholas Fox – Why He’s Fighting Food Waste in Paradise

Nicholas Fox, the self-proclaimed 'Compost King' and founder of Soul and Soil Composting, is a permaculture designer and passionate advocate for turning waste into value in The Bahamas. His journey is a testament to how childhood curiosity and a deep love for one's homeland can blossom into a powerful mission for change. For Nicholas, it was a natural progression. He shares his story, from his grandmothers' self-sufficient farming out of necessity to his mother's simple request to start a backyard garden, which unearthed the critical problem of poor soil quality. This led him down a YouTube rabbit hole, where he discovered the transformative power of composting. Nicholas recounts his early efforts to combat food waste at his university and how his self-taught journey, fueled by free UN documents and a fascination with large-scale composting, shaped his vision.

Nicholas provides a unique and vital perspective on the cultural and environmental challenges in The Bahamas, discussing the legacy of colonization, the prevalence of littering, and the local perception of vital forests as mere "bush" to be cleared. He paints a vivid picture of the consequences, from devastating landfill fires to the threat of climate change on the islands' future. He shares how these realities drive his work to re-establish a connection between Bahamians and their land.

Episode in a glance

- From Legos to Boy Scouts Early Inspirations
- Connecting Food Waste, Health, and Hunger
- The Bahamian Soil
- From Local Piles to National Landfills
- Advice to a Younger Self It's Okay to Fail

About Nicholas Fox

Nicholas Fox is the founder of Soul and Soil Composting and a passionate permaculture designer from The Bahamas. With a unique background that blends creative writing with a deep-rooted love for the environment, Nicholas is on a mission to tackle food waste and build a more resilient food system in the Caribbean. His work focuses on community-specific solutions, education, and restoring the vital connection between people, soil, and their food.

Connect with Nicholas Fox and his work

• Website → https://www.soulandsoilcomposting.com/
• Personal Socials:
  • TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@dacompostking
  • X → https://x.com/DaCompostKing
  • Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/dacompostking/?hl=en
  • Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089194027457#
• Soul and Soil Composting:
  • Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Soul-and-Soil-100076023579996/
  • Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/soulandsoil.composting/
• Emerging Composter Challenge: https://www.compostingcouncil.org/page/EmergingComposterChallenge

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