FoodCycler Maestro (Photo Saugeen Shores)
Saugeen Shores is the latest municipality to announce they will be taking part in a food waste diversion pilot program by the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC).
The municipality says in a release it is looking for residents interested in participating in this food waste diversion pilot program to test the viability of using an indoor composting device.
The FoodCycler machine speeds up natural decomposition of food and turns it into a dry, odourless, nutrient-dense by-product which is able to be used as fertilizer.
CAO and MIC Chair Kara Van Myall says they are excited to be part of this important pilot project.
“We know that reducing food waste significantly lowers the amount of material that reaches our landfill. I look forward to hearing feedback from our residents about the project,” says Myall.
Those who participate will be expected to track the amount of waste they process over a 12-week period. Once the 12 weeks are over, residents will need to fill out a survey.
There are 270 units available and cost either $150 or $300 depending on the model, and the municipality expects them to go quickly.
The municipality says the price is lower than retail as the town and FoodCycler are subsidizing each unit. Additionally, Bruce Power’s Environmental and Sustainability Fund has given $25,000 to the MIC for all participating municipalities.
Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis and those looking to take part can register on the FoodCycler website here.
Saugeen Shores follows the Township of Huron-Kinloss of signing on for the program.
