Heritage Green Nursing Home Leads the Way in Sustainability with On-Site Food Composter from Brome Compost

Heritage Green Nursing Home has taken a bold step toward environmental stewardship by adopting sustainable practices that benefit both the residents and the community. At the heart of this transformation is a state-of-the-art food composter manufactured by Brome Compost, a Canadian company known for its innovative, high-performance composting systems. The results? A dramatic reduction in food waste transported to landfill, significant cost savings, and a greener future for everyone involved.

A Smart Solution to Food Waste

Nursing homes generate a large volume of organic waste due to meal preparation, leftovers, and expired food. Before installing the Brome food composter, Heritage Green was sending approximately 550 pounds of food waste per week to the landfill. This not only incurred high disposal fees but also contributed to methane emissions, a powerful greenhouse gas.

With the Brome Composter, all organic kitchen waste is now processed on-site. The system efficiently transforms scraps into rich, usable compost within a matter of days, all while operating quietly and odor-free. The composter handles a wide range of food waste—including fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy—thanks to its robust, insulated design and automated mixing features.

Environmental and Economic Benefits

Since adopting the Brome system, Heritage Green has:

• Reduced landfill waste by over 28,000 pounds annually
• Cut waste disposal costs by approximately $12,000 per year
• Eliminated cardboard pickup, as cardboard is shredded and added to the composter for processing
• Eliminated the need for frequent garbage pickups, reducing transportation emissions

More importantly, the compost produced will now be used to enrich the facility’s gardens and landscaping, creating a full-circle sustainability loop. Residents enjoy walking through the gardens, many of whom will take pride in knowing that their leftover food is contributing to the beauty around them.

A Model for Others

Heritage Green’s partnership with Brome Compost has become a shining example of what’s possible when innovation meets commitment. By investing in Brome’s food composter, Heritage Green Nursing Home has not only reduced its environmental footprint but also enhanced quality of life for its residents and strengthened its role as a leader in sustainable elder care.