Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
MOME community composting station
The MOME Gilisztár community composting station turns campus green waste into humus, feeding it back into the nutrient cycle of the Park. The system is both a living lab and a learning space: in six containers, different composting methods are explored, with sensors tracking decomposition, and the balance of carbon and nitrogen studied to identify the perfect recipe.
Run jointly by students and staff, the composting station also plays a role in teaching and research. Students have been actively involved in every step of the process from planning through to construction. The system was designed by architecture students Tamás Kocsis and Oszkár Szelevényi.
The project is part of the MOME Zero sustainability programme. Together with the Community Garden, it reduces the university’s ecological footprint while promoting shared sustainable practices.
Additives
Why compost?
- Improves soil structure, nutrient content, biodiversity, and water retention
- Supports soil life, from microorganisms to worms and insects
- Provides a natural, cost-effective alternative to fertiliser
- Encourages individual sustainability action while building community
Volunteer to become a composting pro!
Become a volunteer with the MOME Zero team and take on a role in operating the composting facility!
The MOME Gilisztár community composting station and related events are funded by the MOL – New Europe Foundation’s Green Oasis 2025 grant.
