The City of Brandon will invite residents in larger multi-family dwellings to take part in a new program to reduce food waste and explore ” innovative waste diversion solutions.”
In a release, the city said dwellings with seven units or more could take part in the Multi-Family FoodCycler Pilot Program. It will give up to 100 eligible residents the chance to purchase a FoodCycler Eco 3 unit at a subsidized cost of $100 and participate in a 12-week pilot project.
“Reducing household food waste is an important part of building a more sustainable community,” said Lindsay Hargreaves, Environment Initiatives Coordinator. “This pilot program will give residents who are not eligible to participate in the City’s Green Cart Program an opportunity to try an innovative waste diversion solution while helping the City assess whether a larger-scale program could benefit Brandon in the future.”
A food cycler is a compact, countertop appliance that turns food scraps into a dry, nutrient-rich soil amendment over the course of four to nine hours. These units are meant to residents divert organic material from the landfill without the need for outdoor composting.
Over the 12-week pilot period, participants will be asked to:
• Use their FoodCycler regularly
• Track and report household food waste diversion metrics
• Complete surveys and provide feedback on their experience
Residents interested in participating can register at bit.ly/FoodCycler_Brandon
