Who is this website for?

Residents of City of Ballarat who want to recycle their food scraps, make soil and fertiliser at home and do their bit for the environment.

What is the tutorial about?

We have a tutorial for each composting, worm farming, and Bokashi method. The tutorials are a fun way to learn the practical steps you need to recycle your food scraps through these 3 methods.

What must I do to get my discounted compost bin or worm farm?

1. You must be a resident of the City of Ballarat to be eligible.

2. Choose your composting gear.

3. Confirm your order and pay using a credit card on our secure web form.

* Please note that each household is eligible for 1 order each year. If more than one order is placed at the same time, the last order will be approved as your final choice. 

What if I fail the quiz?

You can attempt the quiz as many times as needed to get all the answers correct.  If you get stuck we recommend you return to the tutorial to find the answers.

Is anything else required of me if I "Join the Compost Revolution"?

We encourage you to tick the box “Join the Compost Revolution” when you register to receive your product.

You will be able to get more support and may get special offers or invitations to events and workshops related to composting, gardening, cooking and food sustainability. The Compost Revolution is about building community and supporting neighbourhood garden projects, so you may also be invited to social events and get-togethers. We’ll also send you an annual survey to help us improve the program. You will not be committed to any other programs or organisations and you can unsubscribe at any time. 

Can more than one person in my household do the tutorial?

Anyone in your household can do the tutorial and quiz as much as they like 24/7/365. We encourage to get everyone who will be using your composting set up to take the tutorial and quiz, so you’re all on the same page. 

Can I do bokashi, wormfarming and composting?

Running a combination of systems can work well as each has its advantages. However, each city of Ballarat household is eligible for one order per year. If you want a second product, you can still access great discounts via The Compost Revolution Australia-wide site here.

I live in an apartment with no balcony or garden space what are my options?

You can keep a worm farm,  bokashi bin or even a compost tumbler on your balcony, in your garage, bathroom or kitchen. Use the fertiliser and worm castings you produce for your pot plants or give them to a neighbour, friend or nearby community garden.

Alternatively, you can organise a compost bin or worm farm for your building’s common area. Discuss this with your neighbours then speak to your body corporate or strata manager to attain approval. You can then purchase your compost bin or worm farm for your block through this web site.

Can I join the Compost Revolution if I don't need a new compost bin or worm farm?

Sure thing! Just register your details by emailing [email protected].

I already know how to compost, do I need to do the tutorial to receive my discount?

If you already know how to compost or worm farm, you don't need to do the tutorial (though you might learn a few things and they’re lots of fun so we recommend it!).

What else can I do?

Visit the Love Food, Hate Waste website to learn how you can minimise the amount of food that becomes waste in the first place.