Lomi launches a food waste program to improve recycling

KELOWNA — Lomi, the manufacturer of the Smart Waste™ kitchen composter, announces the launch of their Lomi Food Waste Recycling Program, to be piloted in Kelowna, British Columbia.

This new program, which begins service in May 2024, offers Kelowna residents convenient organics collection and a seamless solution to turn food waste into a valuable resource, a natural lawn & garden fertilizer called Lomi Earth, that can be used at home or donated to local farms and collection partners where it can regenerate the soil. This circularity reduces the environmental impact of traditional waste disposal methods and enhances the soil with nutrient rich amendments.

Lomi Earth is an alternative to synthetic fertilizers that can be used on lawns or in gardens, supporting higher crop yields, enhancing nutrient density and promoting regenerative agriculture while reducing waste.

“Residents of the Kelowna area have voiced their overwhelming support for curbside food waste collection,” says Matt Bertulli, CEO of Lomi. “The Lomi Food Waste Recycling Program is a simple solution that meets this need: it is not only clean and convenient but has a positive local and environmental impact. Plus, by partnering with farms on this initiative we give back to the community, enhance local agriculture, and support community food banks.”

Residents interested in joining the movement towards a zero-waste Kelowna can sign up for the service, which includes a Lomi food recycler and on-demand Lomi Earth pickup. The Lomi Smart Waste™ food recycler upgrades how we handle waste, transforming food scraps into natural fertilizer.