Composting

Composting can divert 40% of waste heading to the landfill.

We’re here to help all Manitobans reduce their food waste. We work with homes, schools and communities to learn more about composting and how to make it practical and possible for everyone!

Our Composting team is here to offer tips to get you started, deliver presentations, and share expert knowledge.

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Getting Started

Explore ways to start composting at home, in your community and how to get involved.

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Presentations

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Composting Resources

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Programs & Services

Green Action Centre’s Wish List for 2022

Every year we ask Santa for a number of wishes for the year ahead. Now we’re checking the list twice to see what’s come true!

Reducing Holiday Food Waste

Food is an integral part of the holidays. Let’s not waste it!

Let’s all “Chip In” – recycle those Xmas trees!

Take your Christmas tree to one of the City of Winnipeg’s tree depots for recycling!

The 1st Annual Pumpkin Drop was a HUGE success!

The moment you have all been waiting for… the results from the 1st Annual Pumpkin Drop!

Composting and Food Waste Webinar Recordings

In case you missed them! Check out our Composting & Food Waste webinar series.

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Compost and Food Waste Webinar Series 2021

In case you missed them, check out the recordings of our webinar series!

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Keep composting all winter

Tips and tricks for how to keep composting through the winter.

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Why Compost?

It’s easy! Way easier than you think.

It’s worth it! Save money, water and garbage going to the landfill.

It can make a difference! Reduce greenhouse gases and return those nutrients to your soil.

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Our Highlights

Here are a few of the programs that help Manitobans compost in their community.

On Site Composting

Residents in condos and apartment buildings can now compost food scraps in a compost bin right on the property with On Site. Our resources and tools can help get you started.

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Food Waste

Over half (58%) of all food produced in Canada is wasted, and 32% of this wasted food is avoidable. We offer tips and tricks to help reverse this trend.

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Prairie Dog Projects

Family resources, featuring hands-on composting activities and other sustainable resources for kids of all ages.

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What we did in 2020

Through our work in schools, homes and communities, and with the help of our Master Composter volunteers, more Manitobans are composting. Here are some of our accomplishments from the past year.

People reached through compost presentations

Virtual workshops in the community

Volunteer hours logged in the community

Learn how to compost!

Are you a member of our Master Composter Program? Find resources, volunteer opportunities, and a place to submit your volunteer hours on our new Master Composter portal

Master Composter Portal

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