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Original language
English
Original title of the resource
Rooftop Food Growing
English translation of the title
Organization
Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC)
Year of the publication
Keyword
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
Keyword
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Keyword
SDG 15: Life on land
Format
Website / Online Platform
Vocational/professional sector
 
Sector
Not specified
What is the resource about?
In 2016, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland established a rooftop garden with the aim to gain some greenspace in a city centre where greenspace is limited. The garden, managed by the estate department, is used to grow vegetables which are grown organically and form part of the supply of the Conservatoire-s catering outlet. Growing vegetables to provide food that is grown locally and organically and by using compost made on-site, the Rooftop Garden contributes to SDG12 as it reduces the impact of food consumption.
What is the resource about? (in English)
Why is the resource useful for VET actors?
Offers actionable measures to improve sustainability in catering/food-related training and campus operations (menus, waste, procurement, processes).
Why is the resource useful for VET actors? (in English)
Link
https://www.sustainabilityexchange.ac.uk/rooftop_food_growing_rcs