Worms At Work launch: from food waste to fresh growth

Be part of something innovative, community-driven and even a little bit wriggly!

Join us at Fishermans Bend for the official launch of Worms at Work, a winning idea that’s transforming food scraps into nutrient-rich compost through specially designed community benches. Hundreds of worms across three benches are already getting to work, showing how even small, local actions can help build a more regenerative and resilient city.

At the launch, you will:

hear from City of Melbourne Councillor Andrew Rowse on how this pilot supports Melbourne’s innovation and sustainability goals
see the benches in action and check out the live dashboard powered by sensors
meet the innovators behind the idea, Zoe Wang (Upsoil Collective) and Michael Mobbs (The Off Grid Guy)
celebrate with our pilot supporters — St Ali Roasters, Susuro Urban Winery, Polynova and Mr Fox in a Box — plus our community champions who made it happen.

Come along to connect, be inspired, and discover how worms are helping the City of Melbourne reimagine food waste, one bench at a time.