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Transforming production waste into vermicompost to feed garden pollinators

Last updated: Aug 4, 2022

Summary

This initiative has three main goals: 1) Reduce paper towel waste by 50% by the end of 2022 2) Educate the community about the benefits of vermicompost, and 3) Feed the in-house pollinator garden to support the bees and the environment and make the community beautiful.

Problem

During production of B Factory's beeswax food wraps, paper towels are used and end up in the compost.

Solution

Instead of putting their paper towel waste in the city compost, B Factory has started a vermicompost to make their own compost and feed the pollinator garden that faces their workshop. Their goal is to reduce their paper towel waste by 50% by the end of 2022 and do so while nourishing the pollinator garden.

Outcome

B Factory is currently in the process of creating their first batch of vermicompost.

If they make more compost than they can use, they will collaborate with Équipe Zéro, a local landscaping company that exclusively uses bike transport and tools powered by rechargeable batteries. They can sell their surplus compost or trade it in exchange for other services. Alternatively, they may share the compost with the community or get authorisation from the city to plant a second pollinator garden in the park.