About the Compost Revolution
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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 landfill. 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 landfill. It also reduces our impact on Climate Change because food waste releases harmful greenhouse gases as it breaks down in landfill.
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 average bin in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney consists of 46 per cent organic waste, mostly food scraps which will be transported to landfill where they rot without air and generate harmful greenhouse gases.
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 landfill. 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 Willoughby who want to recycle their food scraps, make soil and fertiliser at home and do their bit for the environment.
What do I need to do to get my discounted compost bin or wormfarm?
- You must be a resident of Willoughby City Council to be eligible.
- Choose your composting gear.
- Confirm your order and pay using a credit card on our secure web form.
Please note that each household is only eligible for one subsidised system per household every two years. If more than one order is placed at the same time, only the first order will be approved unless you contact council and let us know which is your final choice.
Is anything else required of me if I "Join the Compost Revolution"?
We encourage you to tick the box to “Join the Compost Revolution” when you register to receive your product.
You will not be committed to any other programs or organisations. 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. We’ll also send you an annual survey to help us to improve the program.
Can I do bokashi, wormfarming and composting?
Running a combination of systems can work well as each have their advantages. However, if you want a second system right away, you will need to buy it without a council subsidy via Compost Revolution's site.
What is the tutorial about?
We have 3 tutorials, one for each composting, worm farming, and bokash bins. The tutorials are a fun way to get skilled up on all the practical skills you need to recycle your food scraps through these 3 methods.
I live in an apartment with no balcony or garden space what are my options?
You can keep a worm farm or bokashi bin 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.
I am contacting on behalf of a School or Early Learning Centre, am I eligible?
Yes! Visit our Schools Page to learn more.
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 recieve 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 strongly recommend it!).
What else can I do?
Visit the Great Unwaste website to learn how you can minimise the amount of food that becomes waste in the first place.
Got more questions?
Ask our chat bot in the bottom right corner or visit our help centre for more information.
Willoughby City Council
The average Willoughby City Council red lid garbage bin consists of 46% food scraps. When these are transported to landfill they rot under anaerobic conditions to form harmful greenhouse gases. Home composting or wormfarming is an easy, fun and important way of reducing the volume of these materials going to landfill, cutting down on the associated greenhouse gases and returning valuable nutrients to the soil. By increasing the number of households that compost in our area we can reduce our ecological footprint and improve our local environment and community. The Compost Revolution includes the following components:
- half price compost bins or wormfarm for residents of Willoughby City Council who complete the on-line tutorial or attend a FREE composting and wormfarming workshop.
- Workshops on related themes such as organic gardening & cooking to avoid food waste.
- Q&A section on www.reduceyourfootprint.com.au for people to ask (and answer) questions or for support for composting projects.
- Events to celebrate community action, network and socialise.
To learn more about the Compost Revolution, visit the Compost Revolution project page.
Contact Us
For questions relating to your specific Compost Revolution order please use the chatbot on the bottom right of your screen or contact [email protected]
For more general assistance and questions about composting, worm farming or the environment, contact Willoughby City Council's Waste team using the details below.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (02) 9777 1000