Newfoundland communities are revolutionizing at-home waste management
Five rural Newfoundland municipalities – Gander, Corner Brook, Pasadena, Conception Bay South, and Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s – have adopted FoodCycler programs to tackle food waste without traditional green bin infrastructure. Partnering with Canadian clean-tech company Food Cycle Science, these communities are using countertop appliances that convert food scraps into a dry, shelf-stable by-product, enabling convenient at-home waste management. The initiative aims to reduce landfill pressure, transportation costs, and greenhouse gas emissions. In Gander’s 200-household pilot, an average of 255 kg of food waste per home is being diverted annually, preventing 63.1 metric tonnes of CO₂e emissions. Officials emphasize the benefits of decentralized solutions for rural and remote areas. Food Cycle Science, which has collaborated with over 180 Canadian communities, provides scalable, tech-driven options for sustainable waste management. The expansion of these programs across Newfoundland signals a practical, community-led shift toward environmental sustainability directly from residents’ kitchens. Learn more about this plan.
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