Project Name
Lowertown Community Compost
Objective
Build and maintain a shared community compost site for Lowertown.
Location
Lowertown, Ottawa, ON
Timeline
2019-01-01 to ongoing
Contact Information
info@ecocityottawa.ca
obec-evbo.ca
Organization
Ottawa Biosphere Eco-City (OBEC)
Themes
Status
Under considerationTools used
Overview
1. Problem
Food and yard waste in Lowertown often goes to landfill instead of being composted locally.
2. Action
Contact resources (Lowertown Community Resource Centre, Lowertown Community Association, City of Ottawa, Ottawa Community Housing, landlords, a local lumberyard for materials, Just Food for expertise); find a site; recruit volunteers; fund the composter build through sponsorship; promote through workshops and outreach.
3. Outcome
A working community compost site that diverts organic waste from landfill and teaches residents to compost at home.
Related projects
Community E-Waste Collection and Recycling Event
Community electronic-waste collection events across the Ottawa region, run with the Electronic Recycling Association.
Cargo-Bikes Building & Rental Start-up
A community cargo-bike shop offering bike-building workshops and a rent-a-bike program for Lowertown.
Lowertown Urban Gardens
Community-run gardens on street sides, rooftops, and individual spaces across Lowertown.
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