Impact Model

Measuring success

Our Mission

Green Food Australia is a purpose-driven social enterprise transforming organic waste into soil-enhancing solutions. By regenerating soils, reducing landfill waste, and creating meaningful employment opportunities for disadvantaged Australians, we work toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

Theory of change

If we:

Divert organic waste from landfill
Convert it into high-quality soil enhancement products
Offer these products to growers, gardeners, and communities
Employ and upskill disadvantaged Australians

Inputs

Organic waste from councils, farms, food businesses, and residents
Circular economy infrastructure: shredders, de-packaging machines, inoculation vessels, and composting sites
Partnerships with local councils, farms, community gardens, and social services
Investment in training and job-readiness programs for disadvantaged individuals

Activities

Collection and processing of food, green, and aquatic waste
Bio-enhanced transformation of waste into humus-rich soil conditioners
Distribution of soil products to agriculture and home garden markets
Employment and training of long-term unemployed, Indigenous Australians, youth, and others facing barriers to employment

Then we will:

Reduce methane and CO₂ emissions
Restore soil health and increase agricultural resilience
Build a circular economy in local regions
Create dignified, place-based employment pathways

Outputs

Tonnes of waste diverted from landfill
Volume of soil products produced and distributed
Number of people employed through social enterprise roles
Hours of training delivered
Partnerships established with farms, councils, and community groups

Outcomes

Environmental:

Reduced methane and CO₂ emissions from landfills
Increased carbon sequestration in soils
Reduced reliance on synthetic fertilisers
Healthier local ecosystems

Social:

Increased employment and skills among disadvantaged Australians
Greater community engagement in sustainability
Stronger regional economic resilience through closed-loop systems

Sustainable Development Goals Alignment

Green Food Australia aligns with the following SDGs:

SDG 2: Zero Hunger (through improved soil fertility)
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land

* Source: EPA & Project Drawdown – decomposing food waste emits approx. 1.9 tonnes CO₂e/tonne.
** Based on compost carbon stabilization data and emerging science on humus formation: 30–50% of the carbon in composted organics can be stored long-term in soil, especially under regenerative practices.

Our Commitment Moving Forward

As the business scales, we aim to:

Replicate our closed-loop waste-to-soil model in multiple regions
Formalise a social hiring program in partnership with local employment services
Launch an open-source impact dashboard for public accountability
Integrate Indigenous land and soil knowledge into product development and training programs