Speedibin composter

03/04/2025

See you there!

Remember that it's this weekend! See you all there.
If you would like to volunteer please send an email to us.

03/02/2025

See you in Nanaimo on Sunday!

02/14/2025

Speedibin composters is thrilled to be at these Seedy Saturdays:
Feb 1, Qualicum Beach
Feb 15, Victoria Seedy Saturday
Feb 22, Salt Spring Seedy Saturday
March 2, Nanaimo Foodshare Society
March 8, Courtenay
March 22, Campbell River

Can't wait to see you there!

01/30/2025

Looking forward to talking compost at Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday!

We’ve got some great drop-in demonstrations this year! See you this Saturday for the big day!
Check out our website for all the vendors and activities: qbseedysaturday.ca

11/22/2024

"Eliminating waste allows food to follow its natural cycle: growing from the earth, providing nourishment, and then returning to the earth to feed new growth — an impossible feat when food is yanked from the cycle and buried in landfills instead."
Well-written inciteful article.

How this ambitious non-profit juggles food rescue, research, education, and advocacy to reduce food waste, combat climate change and feed hungry Canadians.

11/11/2024

Well researched report on food recycler machines. Bottom line: they don't make compost.

We tested and analyzed the output of six food recycler machines against their environmental claims.

10/21/2024

Here's an email from a happy customer, just had to share.
Hey Joyce
First, I love your composter. When I got the first one, I was suspect of the durability to take 2 feet of Ottawa snow, but, that has been a non-issue. I originally purchased to rid my current composter of a growing population of rats. Neighbours were blaming my composter, but, in reality, it is the 365 days of multiple bird feeders that I believe are drawing them in. No rats in the Speedibin, so, I am forever greatful to you for that!
What I really like about it is the amount of moisture that the Speedibin retains. I was forever having to water down my plastic composter in order to keep it working. Speedibin builds up and retains much of the moisture generated and I believe this has cut my composting time in about half. I needed the second one to allow the first one to complete the composting process. I put all my organics in my composters saving alot of landfill space. I compost all year and need to generate alot of compost. My whole backyard is now garden with 12 fruit trees, raspberries, kiwis and veggies. Speedibins are also a 100% improvement in the look of my composting system.
Many thanks for the awesome product and amazing service you provide.
Enjoy!
Doug

09/27/2024

Wonderful to see a Speedibin in action! Green waste turns into plant food. You're doing it, Patti!

Upon moving to Salt Spring Island from the city Patti Wardlaw researched composting methods and decided that the Speedibin, designed and built in British Col...

09/21/2024

Tours of the new Compost Facility in Campbell River, Saturday September 21, 9 to 1. Registration in the link. See ya there!
https://engagecomoxvalley.ca/swmp/everything-you-need-know-prepare-your-tour-solid-waste-facilities #:~:text=6700%20Argonaut%20Road%2C%20Campbell%20River&text=Join%20us%20for%20a%20walking,operational%20stages%20in%20each%20building.

08/17/2024

We'll be at the Merville Garlic Fest tomorrow, Sunday August 18, noon to 4 pm. Come say hi, check out our composter, and bring your composting questions!

The Merville Community Association (MCA) operates the 3 acre Merville hall site for the benefit of the surrounding area community. Located mid-way between Courtenay and Campbell River, along the scenic Old Island highway (19A), the three-acre site offers a large community hall, two heritage building...

08/09/2024

"No turn, no smell, no rats, easy way to make compost at home" workshop at the Comox Valley Horticultural Society summer social. Tomorrow, Saturday August 10, noon to 4. Workshop is 2:30 to 3:15. Bring your questions! At the Gardens on Anderton, located at 2012 Anderton Rd, Comox, behind the Anderton nursery. https://www.facebook.com/events/504021368781235/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

This is the official sanctioned Facebook profile for the Comox Valley Horticultural Society

08/05/2024

Wow! We had our first ever sale overseas - to Hampshire UK!

07/30/2024

I'm a big fan of Michael Pollen's work. Just finished reading "Food Rules: an eater's manual" and was thrilled to see that rule #80 is "Compost"! Here's what he wrote:
This rule might not seem to have anything to do with eating, but it does. It's much easier to leave something on your plate when you know it's not going to waste, but rather will go to feed your garden and so eventually, you, at a subsequent meal. Also, having a compost pile helps us to overcome any reluctance to buy fresh produce for fear it will go bad before we can make use of it. Market research suggests that this fear predisposes people toward buying ageless processed food instead of perishable fresh. A compost file can relieve the guilt induced by the sad head of broccoli wilting in the fridge." YES!
And rule #81: "Plant a Vegetable Garden if You Have the Space, a Window Box if You Don't". Love it!

07/04/2024

We'll have a backyard composting display at the ICAN table at the Quadra Island Farmers Market & Bazaar this Saturday, July 6. Come say hi and tell us your composting adventures!

Make rich, nutritious compost from kitchen and yard waste. Sturdy compost bin construction keeps out rats and other animals for composting peace of mind.