Weekly compost collection service in Courtenay, BC
Our intentions:
Reduce landfill waste
Support local farms and community
Promote sustainable growing
Protect the Earth
Reduce landfill waste
There is currently no compost collection service available in Courtenay and we would very much like to change that! Together we can reduce the landfill waste in the Comox Valley!
We understand that most people really care about the environment and want to do their bit, but maintaining a healthy compost system is messy, time consuming and requires a decent amount of space. Therefore, less people compost their organic waste, resulting in avoidable waste being sent to the landfill.
With our service we'll do the dirty work and make composting accessible, convenient and affordable to all.
Typically in Canada, landfills are the main option for waste management with a small amount being incinerated. Landfills are not an ideal solution to say the least; they're costly, unsightly and require large areas of land, they also have a "lifespan" and contribute significantly to global warming. In a recent study it was found that Canada produces more waste per capita than any other country.* A great deal of this was organic waste that was edible and/or compostable.
So, about that landfill...the less waste we put into it, the longer it will take to fill up. The organic waste can be used in the way that nature intended - turned into nutrient rich soil to grow our future fruits and vegetables.
We can use it to sustain ourselves, our farms, our community and our environment.
We understand that most people really care about the environment and want to do their bit, but maintaining a healthy compost system is messy, time consuming and requires a decent amount of space. Therefore, less people compost their organic waste, resulting in avoidable waste being sent to the landfill.
With our service we'll do the dirty work and make composting accessible, convenient and affordable to all.
Typically in Canada, landfills are the main option for waste management with a small amount being incinerated. Landfills are not an ideal solution to say the least; they're costly, unsightly and require large areas of land, they also have a "lifespan" and contribute significantly to global warming. In a recent study it was found that Canada produces more waste per capita than any other country.* A great deal of this was organic waste that was edible and/or compostable.
So, about that landfill...the less waste we put into it, the longer it will take to fill up. The organic waste can be used in the way that nature intended - turned into nutrient rich soil to grow our future fruits and vegetables.
We can use it to sustain ourselves, our farms, our community and our environment.
*Waste CRC Research 2014
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Support local farms and community
We are currently looking to connect and partner with more local farms.
If you want our waste, get in touch!
If you want our waste, get in touch!
Promote sustainable growing
When we waste food, the significance of that waste goes far beyond a rotten pepper or some moldy bread. It means that all of the resources that went into growing, harvesting, shipping, selling and preparing the food, are also wasted.
We think that the less time food takes to get from the farm and onto our plate the better! Food will be fresher meaning a higher nutrient content, a better taste and less carbon foot print left behind.
Today, as a global population, we are facing some serious environmental challenges. Luckily, there are lots of simple things that we can do to reduce our carbon footprint, without having to make drastic changes to our daily living. Composting is a very effective way to ensure that you're being green!
Sustainable growing involves quality soil which will host a balanced ecosystem requiring relatively little interference from the grower. The needs of the plant are monitored and responded to accordingly with natural methods. The quality of soil directly affects the food grown in and from it, therefore it affects us and our health. The soil made from your organic waste will be completely pesticide, herbicide and chemical free.
REDUCE LANDFILL WASTE |
SUPPORT LOCAL FARMS AND BUSINESSES |
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE GROWING |