Richard Froese
South Peace News
Big Lakes County has launched its campaign to offer a FoodCycler unit to 100 county residents at a subsidized cost in a pilot project to reduce food waste.
The project started March 5 in a partnership program with Food Cycle Science Corporation.
A Big Lakes news release says they are offering two models – the FoodCycler Eco 3 for $200 and the FoodCycler Eco 5 for $300.
The countertop com- poster converts food scraps into nutrient-rich compost in just hours.
By using the FoodCycler, residents can reduce food waste, improve sustainability and create valuable compost for their gardens and yards.
After a 12-week trial period, users will be asked to complete a survey to comment on the FoodCycler.
The subsidy makes the technology more affordable while also helping Big Lakes gather valuable insights as it explores alternative waste management solutions.
Reeve Tyler Airth promotes the FoodCycler as a good tool to preserve the environment.
“The FoodCycler program is an easy and effective way for our residents to actively participate in reducing food waste and promoting sustainability right from their homes,” Airth says.
“We’re excited to see the positive impact this will have on our environment and community.”
The FoodCycler program is convenient and eco-friendly.
The small appliance allows households to dispose of food waste, reducing landfill waste and harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
In as little as six to eight hours, the FoodCycler converts food waste into dry odour-free compost that can be used in gardens, yards and landscaping projects.
The program also aligns with the County’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint and build a circular economy that benefits residents and the local ecosystem.
Registration is on a first-come first-served basis.
Information is available on the website at biglakescounty.ca.
The FoodCyclers will be available to pick up at Big Lakes offices in High Prairie and Kinuso.
Buyers will be informed later about pick-up times dates and times.
At its regular meeting Jan. 22, council agreed to participate in the Food Cycle Science Municipal Food Waste Diversion Pilot Program at a cost of up to $12,250.