The Township of Georgian Bluffs is bringing back a food composter pilot program for the second year.
Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, the township says the successful FoodCycler pilot program is making its return, and 200 indoor composters are now available for purchase.
The FoodCycler unit heats and grinds food waste into a dry, odourless, nutrient-dense by-product and can be used in gardens and houseplants.
This pilot returns after it started last year when the township partnered with Food Cycle Science to officer this indoor composting technology to 100 residents at a discounted rate. Participants were asked to track their use of the FoodCycler to see how much they were able to divert from landfills. The program saw 27.9 metric tonnes of food waste diverted.
The pilot asks participants to do the same this year over a 12-week period and provide feedback.
CAO Niall Lobley says they are thrilled to reintroduce the pilot.
“By reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill, we’re not only shrinking our carbon footprint but also honouring our commitment to sustainable living. This Earth Day, we invite everyone in Georgian Bluffs to join us in making a positive impact on our planet, whether through the purchase of a FoodCycler, an outdoor composter, or making other sustainable choices,” says Lobley.
More details on the pilot program can be found on the Georgian Bluffs website here.