The FoodCycler Pilot Program is Back! Celebrate Earth Day by Reducing Food Waste

The successful FoodCycler Pilot Program is back for 2024, with 200 indoor composters now available for purchase.

In 2023, the Township partnered with Food Cycle Science to offer this innovative indoor composting technology to 100 residents at a discounted rate, testing the utility of FoodCyclers to compost food waste and divert it from landfills. The program saw 27.9 metric tonnes (MT) of food waste diverted and has been extended into 2024.

The FoodCycler unit heats and grinds food waste into a dry, odourless, nutrient-dense by-product that is significantly smaller, and can be used in gardens and houseplants. Participants are asked to track the amount of waste they're diverting over a 12-week period, and complete a closing survey to share experiences and give feedback on the program.

"We are thrilled to reintroduce the FoodCycler Pilot Program, especially as we approach Earth Week.” said Niall Lobley, Chief Administrative Officer. “By reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill, we're not only shrinking our carbon footprint but also honoring 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.”

FoodCyclers are available for $150 or $300 plus HST, depending on capacity, with 200 units available on a first-come, first-served basis. They can be purchased at the Township Office, 177964 Grey Road 18, during regular business hours, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Payments are accepted by cash, cheque, or debit. Earth Machine and Green Cone outdoor composters are also available for sale.

For more information on the FoodCycler program, visit the Township's website at www.georgianbluffs.ca/foodcycler or call 519-376-2729.