About the Compost Revolution

The Compost Revolution is making it easy for Australians to turn food scraps into rich soil and liquid fertiliser at home and reduce the amount of rubbish we send to landfills.  Because about half of what the average Australian household throws out is compostable organic material, using home composting systems significantly reduces the amount of stuff we send to landfills.  It also reduces our impact on Climate Change because food waste releases harmful greenhouse gases as it breaks down in landfills.

 

Revolution Apps, a social enterprise that operates The Compost Revolution online, works with local councils across Australia to provide residents with the equipment and skills they need to set up a successful home compost bin or worm farm. 

 

The Compost Revolution started as a community initiative of local councils looking to reduce the negative environmental and economic impacts of sending residential waste to landfills.  In 2009, three councils in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Waverley, Randwick and Woollahra) launched a pilot program with funding from the NSW EPA. Revolution Apps partnered with these councils to launch the program nationwide in 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this website for?

Residents of Brimbank 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?

The tutorial will teach you the practical skills of how to set up your new composting system and keep it running smoothly.

How do I get my compost bin?

  1. Residents of Brimbank are eligible to receive up to 65% off a composting product of your choice. This offer is limited to one order per household.
  2. Do the tutorial and quiz, then choose your composting gear.
  3. Confirm your order and pay using a credit card on our secure web form.

What if I fail the quiz?

You can attempt the quiz as many times as you need in order to get all of the answers correct. If you get stuck, head back to the tutorial to find the answers.

Is anything else required to join the Compost Revolution?

Tick the box “Join the Compost Revolution” when you register to receive your product.

You will not be committed to any other programs or organisations, but 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 to improve the program.

Can I get a worm farm, compost bin, and/or bokashi bin?

Using one or a combination of all of them can work well as they each have their advantages. Residents of Brimbank can purchse any additional products at up to 40% off a worm farm, bokashi bin, or other composting accessories via the Compost Revolution Australia-wide site: http://www.compostrevolution.com.au/australia-wide.

What if I live in an apartment with no balcony or garden space?

Bokashi bins and worm farms are great for indoor use and are best kept in a cool, dry space that's easy to access when you're preparing food so you can pop your scraps straight into the bin. Use the 100% pure organic juice that's produced (dilute it first) as fertliser for your plants!

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 obtain approval. You can then purchase gear for your block through this website.

Can I join the Compost Revolution if I don't need new composting gear?

Sure thing! Just email [email protected].

What if I already know how to compost or worm farm?

Please complete the tutorial and quiz to brush up on your skills in order to be eligible to grab your gear. If you already know how to compost or worm farm, this should be a breeze (though you might learn a few things and they’re lots of fun so we recommend it!)!

Contact Us

For questions relating to your Compost Revolution order please use the chat bot on the bottom right of your screen or contact [email protected]

For further information about this promotion please contact Brimbank City Council on [email protected] or 9249 4000.