“We don't need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” Anne-Marie Bonneau, chef

The Velveteen Bean is a community-powered effort to rebuild and regenerate—from the ground up.

It started with overlooked waste streams—and turned into a way to build soil, community, and a little everyday magic.

No need to get it right—get it going.

Want to grow something? Start with what’s already in your hands. Nothing fancy. Just scraps, microbes, and climate hope.

For the compost-curious, the soil-obsessed, and the quietly hopeful.

Let’s return what’s been taken.
Let’s regenerate together.
Let’s grow something good.