Updated: September 22, 2022
Council received a staff report at the September 21, 2022 Council meeting and determined that they would not move forward with participation in the Pilot Project through FoodCycle Science due to limited interest expressed by residents to participate in the program. To review the Council Agenda and staff report, follow this link:
https://manitouwadge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=89
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The Township of Manitouwadge received a delegation from FoodCycle Science, a Canadian company offering residential composting appliances to homeowners. By working with municipalities across Ontario, FoodCycle Science has been able to reduce the cost of the appliance through federal and private funding.
FoodCycle Science identifies many benefits to municipalities that provide composting programs:
- Household waste is composed of 25-50% organic waste
- Landfills are filling up fast, creating cost and environmental issues
- Food in the garbage creates unpleasant odours and increases animal and pest occurrences
FoodCycle Science is seeking interest from the Township of Manitouwadge to participate in the pilot program and to initiate the purchase of 50 appliances to resell to local residents. The Township is seeking input from local residents on their interest to participate in the pilot program and willingness to purchase the appliance at their own expense, at a subsidized cost.
The appliance is about the size of a bread maker and can be placed on a countertop in the kitchen (or other heated location within the home). The appliance accepts most food waste and converts it into organic material overnight, when operated. The organic material can then be used to mix with soil in flower pots, flower beds, vegetable gardens or placed in the garbage to be taken to the landfill.
To view the presentation to Council, see the attached document to the right of the page under "documents".
The Township is seeking input from local residents and encourage everyone to complete the survey at the bottom of the page. Additionally, print copies of the survey are available at the following locations:
- Town Office - Reception Desk
- Manitouwadge Library
- Manitouwadge Golden Age Centre
More information about FoodCycler can be found on their website at:
https://www.foodcycler.com/
Costs for replacement filters can be found on this link:
https://www.vitamix.com/ca/en_us/shop/compact-food-recycling?COUPON=06-860&cjevent=93e1e6710ce911ed8333b0880a82b821&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww
Updated: September 22, 2022
Council received a staff report at the September 21, 2022 Council meeting and determined that they would not move forward with participation in the Pilot Project through FoodCycle Science due to limited interest expressed by residents to participate in the program. To review the Council Agenda and staff report, follow this link:
https://manitouwadge.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=89
___________________________________
The Township of Manitouwadge received a delegation from FoodCycle Science, a Canadian company offering residential composting appliances to homeowners. By working with municipalities across Ontario, FoodCycle Science has been able to reduce the cost of the appliance through federal and private funding.
FoodCycle Science identifies many benefits to municipalities that provide composting programs:
- Household waste is composed of 25-50% organic waste
- Landfills are filling up fast, creating cost and environmental issues
- Food in the garbage creates unpleasant odours and increases animal and pest occurrences
FoodCycle Science is seeking interest from the Township of Manitouwadge to participate in the pilot program and to initiate the purchase of 50 appliances to resell to local residents. The Township is seeking input from local residents on their interest to participate in the pilot program and willingness to purchase the appliance at their own expense, at a subsidized cost.
The appliance is about the size of a bread maker and can be placed on a countertop in the kitchen (or other heated location within the home). The appliance accepts most food waste and converts it into organic material overnight, when operated. The organic material can then be used to mix with soil in flower pots, flower beds, vegetable gardens or placed in the garbage to be taken to the landfill.
To view the presentation to Council, see the attached document to the right of the page under "documents".
The Township is seeking input from local residents and encourage everyone to complete the survey at the bottom of the page. Additionally, print copies of the survey are available at the following locations:
- Town Office - Reception Desk
- Manitouwadge Library
- Manitouwadge Golden Age Centre
More information about FoodCycler can be found on their website at:
https://www.foodcycler.com/
Costs for replacement filters can be found on this link:
https://www.vitamix.com/ca/en_us/shop/compact-food-recycling?COUPON=06-860&cjevent=93e1e6710ce911ed8333b0880a82b821&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww
