Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design

MOME 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.

As the composting system took shape, participants took on various tasks ranging from planing and surface treatment to final assembly. Along the way, they also learned the principles behind composting and its environmental benefits. The workshops combined a strong sense of community with a deeper understanding of sustainable thinking and practical know-how.

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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

The MOME Gilisztár community composting system and its related events were funded in 2025 through the MOL – New Europe Foundation’s Green Oasis 2025 grant programme.