At a time when environmental responsibility is one of humanity’s greatest shared challenges, inspiring initiatives are already being implemented in some European countries. These initiatives demonstrate that the small steps taken by individuals matter and are worth supporting. Among these, the good practice of numerous municipalities in Belgium and France stands out, where the importance of composting kitchen bio-waste has been recognized and actively promoted through financial incentives for residents.
In Belgium and France, municipalities encourage bio-waste composting through co-financing
In several Belgian and French municipalities, especially in the Brussels area, local authorities have introduced green incentives that reimburse households for part of the cost of purchasing composters. In practice, this means that municipalities cover up to 50% of the cost of a composter, with a cap of €50 per household. In some municipalities, such as the City of Brussels, the support goes even further — they co-finance up to 100% of the purchase price, up to a specified amount.
The condition for obtaining such an incentive is simple: by submitting an invoice no older than three months, residents can claim reimbursement. This support helps people make the environmentally friendly choice more easily, while the local community actively contributes to reducing waste volumes and easing the burden on the environment.
This approach is much more than just a financial incentive — it is an expression of shared responsibility and a commitment to building a more sustainable future together.
This practice would also benefit Slovenian and other European municipalities
At Skaza, we hope that this good practice will find its way into Slovenia and across Europe. We believe that with the introduction of similar incentives, our municipalities could help residents make easier decisions about composting, directly contributing to a cleaner environment, less waste, and healthier, more fertile soil. We are convinced this is the right direction that all communities should support, making sustainable solutions accessible to every household.
Organko Essential makes composting easy and efficient right in your kitchen
One of the outstanding composters that fits perfectly into such programs is our ORGANKO Essential. It is a complete solution for year-round composting, enabling the quick and efficient transformation of kitchen waste into nutritious compost — right in the comfort of your kitchen.
👉 Why choose ORGANKO Essential?
- Reduces the volume of organic waste by up to 25%
- The fermented waste mass becomes a high-quality base for compost
- Diluted bokashi juice serves as a natural fertilizer
- The airtight lid prevents unpleasant odors and the appearance of flies
- The product is dishwasher-safe and made from post-consumer recycled plastic
Organko Essential is based on the proven Japanese bokashi method, which uses a special bran with microorganisms to ferment waste. This process creates nutritious compost in just a few weeks without unpleasant odors and produces “liquid gold” — a concentrated fertilizer for your plants. Compared to traditional composting, bokashi mass breaks down faster in the soil because it is already partially decomposed, allowing microorganisms to more easily convert it into valuable nutrients.
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Together for a sustainable future
The Belgian and French practice of municipal incentives for composting reminds us that change is possible when local communities, municipalities, and individuals join forces. At Skaza, we hope that such initiatives will take root elsewhere too and inspire more people to handle bio-waste responsibly. Let’s encourage local communities to consider introducing similar incentives, helping us all take an important step toward a more sustainable and cleaner future.