1. Nature Deficit Disorder By Sue Martin, Papakura District Council

2. Nature Deficit Disorder, Louv describes this term as “the human costs of alienation from nature”.

3. Sir David Attenborough: “…..that children who lack any understanding of the natural world would not grow into adults who cared about the environment.”

4. weak connections that residents may have with nature that may affect participation in effective home composting.

5. 1. The Benefits of Nature 1a Physical Health benefits Ulrich’s gall bladder surgery patients

6. …….. The Benefits of Nature 1b Social and Communication Skills Benefits e.g. No Child Left Outside Coalition

7. …….. The Benefits of Nature 1c Mental and Spiritual health Benefits e.g. Framework Trust

8. …….. The Benefits of Nature 1d Connection or relationship with nature e.g. Outward Bound

9. 2- Why Do We Have So Little Quality Time In Nature? parental fears restricted public access to natural areas lure of the (television/ computer/ Nintendo) screen

10. Effects of So Little Quality Time In Nature? degradation of child physical and mental health in relation the lack of unscheduled time in nature.

11. Effects of So Little Quality Time In Nature? rapid disengagement between children and direct experiences in nature Obesity Worsened behavioral problems e.g. in ADD sufferers Depression Children who don't have time in nature are more prone to anxiety, Vitamin D deficiency

12. ….So Little Quality Time In Nature? Dickens’ book called “Reconstructing Nature: Alienation, Emancipation and the Division of Labor

13. ….So Little Quality Time In Nature? HEBS (apparent) barriers: Being overweight Not enjoying exercise Being too old Lack of suitable facilities Skills Confidence Money Transport Fears over safety Concern about the environment OR unpredictable weather conditions

14. 3. Discussion in-door and in-vehicle lifestyle choices separate us from nature

15. Discussion……… assurance of control indoors- misleading ?

16. Disconnection from Nature Dickens book - disconnection of people from primary and secondary production Little public access to landfills Irony- information era = lack of knowledge about both where food comes from and where waste food goes

17. Barriers to composting Lack of knowledge of: the value of the food and garden waste how to make compost the value of the compost (Rodriguez, 2004)‏ Don’t want to touch food waste (Ali, 2004)‏ Council’s issue is waste reduction but resident’s issue is gardening

18. Engaging residents in Home Composting Historically we have held demos at retailers….. Consider increasing engagement with nature by: Holding demos at school gardens Create teaching gardens for those lacking skills Develop community gardens for tenants

19. Conclusion Research and evaluate options to produce best outcomes for diversion of food waste from landfill