Case Study, multi-family, Concert Properties
Concert Properties reduced their garbage by 80% by implementing a comprehensive recycling program in their buildings, including food scraps recycling.
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Case Study multi-family, city collection, New Westminster
The City of New Westminster offers food scraps recycling in apartments. Their 2013 pilot project collected 50 tonnes per month (600 tonnes over the year). In a survey, 88% of respondents were interested in a City wide multi-family food scraps collection program.
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Case Study multi-family, onsite technology, Coquitlam
Metro Vancouver tested an on-site composter called Rocket at a townhouse complex in Coquitlam. All the compost is used on site, residents find the experience social, and over 3000 kilograms of food scraps was kept out of the landfill.
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Case Study multi-family, highrise tower, New York, New York
980 residential units across 6 highrise buildings in New York City. Residents take their food scraps to central locations, instead of collection on each floor. A resident-generated website builds momentum. About 90 kilograms of food scraps are collected each day (30,000 kg/ year).
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