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
Only $3-$4 in energy
costs every month!
Carbon filter accessories
filter all odours!
Just press Start!
 


PROJECT TIMELINE: 12 WEEKS

START NOV 1, 2021 12 WEEKS END JAN 23, 2022
Purchase your unit and filters at the municipal office:
 
• Unit price: $169.50
• Replacement filters: $25.00
                                                                                   
(all prices include HST)
 
 
 
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).
      
 
 
 
                                           
 
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.
HOW DO I RESERVE MY SPOT?
There are only 36 spots available! It was decided that a draw will be used to randomly assign the spots. To enter the draw for your chance to participate in the on-site food waste diversion pilot program just fill out and the registration form below! Must be a Terrace Bay resident.

Support your community by testing this innovative technology in your home!


Registration Deadline: October 26th 2021
Draw Date: October 28th 2021

Pilot Start Date: November 1st 2021
MUNICIPAL CONTACT

Stacy Moffat
Special Projects Coordinator
E: spc@terracebay.ca
P: 807 825 3315 ex 239
REGISTRATION
(Registration begins below)

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* 1. Contact Information
(You will be contacted after the draw with an update to notify you if you've been selected!)

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* 2. I would like to opt in for:
(Payment would be due at the time of pick up at the Town Office, should your name be drawn for the pilot. Replacement filter is an optional extra and is not required to get with the FoodCycler™)

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* 3. Do you use our Recycle Coach App?

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* 4. Would you like to sign up for the Township of Terrace Bay's email list?

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* 5. Terms of Agreement

  • I understand that I'm submitting contact information for a chance to participate in Terrace Bay's On-Site Food Waste Diversion Pilot Program and the Township of Terrace Bay may contact me should I be picked for the program.
  • I understand that I'm choosing to participate in an optional program. Should I be picked and decide accept the spot in the Pilot Program, I understand there's a cost associated with purchasing a FoodCycler™ and accessories from the municipality at a subsidized price.

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