FoodCycler Draw Registration
Posted on October 1, 2021 ON-SITE FOOD WASTE DIVERSION PILOT PROGRAM 2021
Join the Township of Terrace Bay in tackling food waste by piloting FoodCycler™ technology in your home!
WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE?
Did you know that up to 50% of household waste is composed of food waste? By helping your municipality address food waste, you are supporting your community’s environmental initiatives, while reducing your carbon footprint.
90% REDUCTION IN FOOD WASTE
95% REDUCTION IN GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM FOOD WASTE
The purpose of the FoodCycler™ Pilot Program is to measure the viability of on-site food waste processing technology as a method of waste diversion. By reducing food waste at home, you can support your municipality in their environmental goals, reduce your household’s carbon footprint and extend the life of your community’s local landfill.
WHY FOODCYCLER™?
FoodCycle Science’s FoodCycler is:
| ENERGY EFFICIENT | ODOURLESS | EASY TO USE |
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Only $3-$4 in energy costs every month!
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Carbon filter accessories filter all odours!
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Just press Start!
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PROJECT TIMELINE: 12 WEEKS
| START NOV 1, 2021 | 12 WEEKS | END JAN 23, 2022 |
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Purchase your unit and filters at the municipal office:
• Unit price: $169.50
• Replacement filters: $25.00 (all prices include HST)
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Divert your food waste using the FoodCycler™ for a period of 12 weeks. Track the amount of waste you divert with a tracking sheet (to be provided to you by the municipality).
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Fill out a closing survey (to be provided by the municipality) about your experience using the FoodCycler™. Once complete, the FoodCycler™ is yours to keep!
Replacement filters available to purchase through your municipality & www.vitamix.com.
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