Compost collection in Massachusetts + Rhode Island

Arctic hack No. 717: Pack spring compost shares (compost, castings, and hand-smashed #biochar made from native hardwood in Western Mass) for friends and family … indoors!!! Do this before bath time and while listening to @thewarondrugs

This is our Roman Empire. Learned this forever ago, still blows the mind. 🤯 And it's true, healthy soil is ALIVE. It's an entire microscopic universe teeming with diversity and life. It's the stuff of science fiction and it's right under our feet. Just incredible. And like other at-risk environments and eco-systems, soil need protection + advocacy. Just like the rain forests and fragile oceans, soil has long been depleted and degraded to the point of desertification in many once fertile places around the world. #soiladvocate #whywebootstrap #saveoursoil #newenglandliving #littlerhody #schoolcompost #regenerativeagriculture

We sure do, Han! Each and every outgoing Bootstrap bucket is cleaned with liquid dish soap. In the winter months, that can leave our clean buckets smelling TOO SWEET. If that’s not your thing, remove the lid for an hour or two prior to use to let it breathe.

Attention Martin Van Buren buffs and compost nuts! Saturday, Feb. 1 is your lucky day. Come to the @kinderhooklibrary to witness Andy from Bootstrap lead a fun and informative discussion on the merits of smart organics management through hyperlocal composting efforts. Could it be that Bootstrap is planning on serving the businesses and households of #Chatham, #Valatie, and #Kinderhook??? Come find out! Free compost shares to all attendees.

#Honeydews are a big hit in our household (because they’re delicious). They’re also a real hammer to our head when we consider that they grow — at the least – 2,800 miles from this particular compost site outside #HudsonNY. That's a whole lot of fuel, folks. Fortunately, what composting does (seemingly in its infinite utility), is to assuage that pang, ever so slightly. As if to say: “Don’t worry. We’ll take it from here. Future soil amendment for local produce Coming Soon.” And somehow that sort of makes the image of several snowflakes on a cantaloupe rind less jarring — and more like something redeeming. #whywebootstrap

We do know who needs to hear this…our hard working drivers who are out there every day in the rain & snow & ice! 🌷And good news for our gardener friends: indoor seed starting has maybe already begun (peppers take foreverrr!) or is about to begin! 🌱Before we know it, our complaints will shift from “dang snow!” To “dang bunnies ate all my beets!” 🐰I’ll take the latter! #whywebootstrap #deadofwinter #readyforspring #longerdays #gardennewengland #compostingfoodwaste #cleancomposting

It really is so, so wonderful to see this kind of enthusiasm for composting and sustainability in an office setting. We are creatures of habit and we like our workflows like we like our movies-uninterrupted. And thats normal! That’s why Bootstrap is so hands-on with education and setting up office accounts. Sure, we could just drop off some posters and a can and hope it goes well, “send us an email if you have questions”, but getting into these businesses and having conversations with the people, with our actual faces, always proves to be a huge piece to the puzzle of creating successful and rewarding partnerships with incredible people and businesses. 🤌It’s about making sure they have the support internally AND through us, their composting partner! Can’t wait to come back for a lunch & learn with these fine folks in Providence next month! #sustainableoffice #greenteam #startsmall #cleancomposting #whywebootstrap #providenceliving #nextgeneration #corporatesustainability

There’s no wrong answer here. Every bucket, every can, every Toter adds up to monumental mounds of organic waste, rescued from a nasty fate at the landfill! We’re out to smash our 2024 diversion stats this year and we couldn’t do it without you all! Keep calm & compost on! If you aren’t already subscribed to our newsletter, DM us here or email amy@bootstrapcompost.com. Our monthly circular contains: 👉Exclusive news 👉Fascinating educational content 👉Behind the scenes looks at Bootstrap Join the Boot Nation! #whywebootstrap #bootnation #compostingmadeeasy #foodwastediversion #littlerhody #oceanstate #igboston #bostonlife

Fourteen years ago TODAY, a follically unchallenged upstart by the name of Andy Brooks posted several flyers in his #JamaicaPlain neighborhood advertising food scrap pickup service for area residents — by bicycle! Within two weeks, Bootstrap Compost had nearly 30 customers and a queue of 66 emails. Within a few months, Bootstrap had a Web site. And within six months of 1/1/2011, Andy found a business partner in Igor Kharitonenkov, a Bootstrap customer with a passion for hiking, travel and the natural environment. Since the company’s incorporation in 2012, Bootstrap (which welcomed Stom Cadet — a former driver — into the ownership group in 2020) has remained fiercely dedicated to providing clean, convenient, community-centric composting to homes and businesses throughout our service areas. In Bootstrap’s early years, our mantra was “Too Dumb to Quit.” And though the punishing hours and crummy pay still very much remain, these days we’re guided by a more positive principle — one fully soaked in the conviction that composting is FUN, impactful (over 15 million pounds diverted), endlessly interesting and completely life altering for households, businesses, local economies and local agriculture. Believe us — with 30 staffers and nearly 4,500 subscribers in four states — we can attest! This is all to say, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOOTSTRAP. We’re so looking forward to another year committed to our convictions and YOURS. Compost on. Stay dumb! And Happy New Year. Sincerely, Andy & Team Boot

Well Bootstrappers, it's that time of year. The time of year that we all reflect on the year closing. The "black-hole days" between Christmas and New Years are often spent setting new goals for the upcoming year. Scrolling health and fitness pages looking for inspiration on how to make 2025 the best year yet! We commend the resolutions surrounding health and wellness because health truly is wealth. So it seems obvious to focus on hitting the gym or eating more veggies... But there is a less obvious resolution that supports your overall health and well-being, not to mention the health of our planet and your community. 🌱COMPOSTING!🌱 Composting=healthy soil. Healthy soil=healthy food. Healthy food=healthy YOU! Composting is a super rewarding way to support your longevity goals, for you and our beloved Earth 🌎 Kick off 2025 by signing up for the cleanest & coolest composting service around. If you're already part of Boot Nation, then refer a friend, and get your hands on our amazing "$50 for you - $50 for them" referral program and spread the composting love! #newyear #newyearsresolutions #2025 #makethisyear #compost #sustainablelifestyle #bucketlist

Still not sure what to give the last people on your list? Give the gift of composting! Because what’s better than turning waste into something wonderful?! #whywebootstrap #cleancomposting #foodwastediversion #sustainablegifts #boston #providence

✨This year, I’m getting intentional about the gifts I give—less “stuff,” more thought. I’m choosing gifts that feel good to give, good to receive, and good for the planet. Because let’s be real: nobody needs another novelty mug gathering dust or a plastic-wrapped tchotchke headed for the landfill by February. Instead, I’m thinking quality over quantity, sustainability over disposability, and mindfulness over mindless shopping. Whether it’s experiences, handmade goods, or gifts that help loved ones live a little greener (hello, compost subscriptions!), I’m here to spread joy without adding to the clutter—or the carbon footprint. Let’s make this season a little kinder, a little cleaner, and a whole lot more meaningful. After all, the best gifts leave memories, not waste. ✨ Bootstrap Compost Gift Certificates available in our shop, click that link in bio! #whywebootstrap #buylocal #shopsmall #sustainableholidays #compostablegifts #greengifting

❄️🌱 What do worms do in the winter? 🌱❄️ When the temps drop, our wiggly friends have their own strategies for surviving the chill: 🐛 Burrow Deep: Some dig as far as 6 feet below the frost line! 🐛 Hibernate: Worms slow their metabolism and wait for warmer days. 🐛 Future-Proof: They lay tough cocoons that can weather the freeze. 🐛 Stay Cozy: In compost bins, they migrate to the warm center where microbes keep things toasty. Worms may be small, but they’re winter warriors! 🪱💪 Keep your compost pals happy by insulating outdoor bins or moving them indoors. They'll thank you when spring rolls around. 🌼 #vermicomposting #whywebootstrap #winterwarrior #naturescience #saveoursoil #cleancomposting #wintercomposting

In the two years since the Bay State banned commercial organics from entering the waste stream (for any business that generates over 1,000 pounds of food waste per week), Massachusetts has “reduced landfill waste,” according to the research journal @sciencemagazine. Now here’s the rub: among all of the states with food waste bans, Massachusetts is alone in actually reducing the amount of organics going to landfills, a @BostonGlobe story reminds us. Obviously, that’s some bittersweet news, but Team Boot is ultimately buoyed by this report because it validates a long-standing tenet at the company. Transforming food waste into a commodity in the nation’s 16th most populous state can only be achieved with committed TEAMS of people serving varying clients in various locales while employing a variety of methodologies, services and transportation types. Fundamentally, this work cannot be accomplished by a single entity; no way, no how. Partnership and cooperation is essential ... and the end result? Something like a home run for Massachusetts. #WhyWeBootstrap, #ItTakesaVillage, #Boston, #Massachusetts @blackearthcompost, @cero.coop, @garbagetogarden , @savethatstuff, @tommyscompostservice, @pedal_people_coop

Live music today @farmfreshri! Come get your worm castings other goodies!! #whywebootstrap #cleancomposting #farmersmarket #shoplocal #providence

Tensions are high at capacity meetings for garbage cans across America. This is it folks, the biggest cooking, eating and wasting day is upon us. This year, sign up for Bootstrap Compost and help us divert food waste from the landfill where it poisons our air and our planet. ⭐Use the promo code: COMPOSTCURIOUS and get your first month free! The time has never been better to stop throwing your food in the trash! #whywebootstrap #seasonofwaste #wecandobetter #sustainableholidays #foodwastediversion #wasteslayers

There are a lot of tips out there floating around regarding sustainable holidays. We compiled the best ideas we have seen for a one stop guide to help you make smart, healthy decisions this holiday season, for yourself and for the planet! There are so many small steps you can take to make this notoriously wasteful season less, well, wasteful! It's the time of year that we buy buy buy and so much of it ends up in landfills. It's really not great. 👏Be thoughtful about the gifts you give. 👏Plan your driving and errands. 👏Thrifted gifts are cool - seriously. We need to collectively rethink some of our traditions and habits around the holidays and stop using this season as an excuse to spend, waste and overconsume. And remember.... A subscription to Bootstrap Compost ALWAYS makes a thoughtful, practical gift for anyone! Take advantage of our killer referral program to get $50 for you and $50 for them! Cross them off your list and enjoy a little bonus for yourself! #whywebootstrap #sustainablegifts #sustainableholidays #composting #tistheseason

🤩Clean bucket service🤩 And it’s greatly made possible by having amazing customers, like you! Thank you to all of our incredible households that keep our contamination rates insanely low. We know it’s an extra step in the “throwing out process” but it becomes second nature and we are so grateful for our community of waste slayers that kindly remove twist ties, bread clips and the other little sneaky contaminants. 😀 #whywebootstrap #thankyou #foodwaste #sustainableholidays

Look who’s composting!!! #rhodeislandhospital #whywebootstrap

Oh hey Juan Carlos! It’s been a minute since we have shown off our amazing crew. JC moved to Providence two years ago from NYC with his family. He’s pretty much been a part of the Bootstrap family since then. He’s a family man all around. Him and his girlfriend have two kids and when he’s not slaying waste with Bootstrap, he loves nature, philosophy, reading, & cooking homemade Spanish food. His favorite? Pollo guisao! Shoutout to the DR! In his own words: “why Bootstrap? We’re saving the earth, little by little. Which adds up at the end of a (long) workday, and I appreciate that! The owners are great people too, they take care of us.” 🥹 It’s good to be a Bootstrapper. #whywebootstrap #dayinthelife #bestcrew #zerowastefuture #wasteslayers

Full bucket? Not a problem, folks! Get Bag to Earth Bags while they're hot. We don't charge an extra fee to pick these up with your buckets and we know you have a lot of extra scraps this time of year! These bags are awesome, available in 1 & 5 gallon sizes. Leak resistant and DURABLE! Purchase through our shop on your customer portal! #whywebootstrap #bagtoearth #zerowasteholidays #zerowaste #holidaycooking

Megan Douglas from Barrington School District caught up with us at a recent event and we realized that in less than one year, Barrington schools had implemented a composting program at almost every school! That’s pretty impressive! We’re honored to play our role!! #barringtonschools #schoolcomposting #whywebootstrap #cleancomposting

Just for fun, let's reframe this math. That's over 17 tons! That's a lot of organic waste that the landfill will never know. AND that contributes to the creation of over 8 tons of finished compost! 👏👏👏 💫Thank you @rifrullocafe for your commitment to composting. We hope you have a great season serving amazing food and spending time with the people you care about! If you're curious about how easy we make it to get set up with composting service that doesn't stink, email us! info@bootstrapcompost.com #whywebootstrap #cleancomposting #businesscomposting #easy #zerowaste

We know how it is. We always think it's better to have too much food than not enough. But get smart this year about food waste. 🌟Ask your guests to RSVP so you know how many mouths are coming! 🌟Use ingredients that have been sitting in your kitchen just waiting for their moment to shine! 🌟Provide to-go containers or ask your guests to bring them so you can share leftover food! BUT...if you are still finding that your bucket is filling up before your next scheduled pick-up, Bootstrap Compost is offering Bag to Earth bags in 1 and 5 gallon sizes! 🌟These bags are durable, lined with a biofilm that makes them leak resistant, and best of all... there is NO EXTRA CHARGE to put them out with your bucket!! 25% food waste increase might not seem like that much, but trust us, it adds up quick! So make sure you're still making a positive impact on food waste diversion this holiday and entertaining season! 🌟Order your bags now and have them on hand for when you need them! Customers can order through the portal and they will be delivered to your door with your next service date! While supplies last, order today! #bagtoearth #whywebootstrap #holidaywaste #wastemanagement #foodwastediversion #holidaycooking

One of the most empowering things you can do for yourself and your community is composting! Become a steward of soil and teach the young people in your life about the importance of advocating and implementing for responsible environmental practices. #electionyear #soiladvocacy #voteforsoil #community #whywebootstrap

Check out Rococo Floral Co. in Somerville, MA! In a short amount of time, they have already diverted over a TON of organic waste from the landfill!👏👏👏👏👏 Not only are their floral arrangements stunning, but their commitment to sustainability is admirable! We love Rococo! #whywebootstrap #businesssustainability #bostonflorist #cleancomposting #zerowaste

Sharing some interesting facts about Halloween. Be safe out there! #whywebootstrap #halloween #cleancomposting #sustainableholidays

We love our work with schools! Team Boot was recently at the Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition Breakfast for Wellness Leaders. It was great to be a part of the conversations about how we can improve the health of schools and kids. We are looking forward to our educational workshops for the districts that stopped by to talk to us! #healthyschools #healthyfuture #whywebootstrap #rihsc #schoolcomposting

Sometimes it's cool to nerd out over tracking and data. Just think of the beautiful charts and graphs that can be made for your monthly newsletter with this kind of data at your fingertips... We can't be the only ones who love this kind of data! If your business is looking to offset waste costs, become zero waste certified, or just cares about the environment in general...we can get you set up! Email info@bootstrapcompost.com and let's talk about how easy it is to get clean composting service! #whywebootstrap #businesssustainability #zerowaste #circulareconomy #cleancomposting

Plus the buckets are kind of, dare we say, pretty? Plus the buckets are kind of, dare we say, pretty? #whywebootstrap #cleancomposting #foodwastediversion #sustainability #easycomposting

🍄Save this post for future you! We are so very excited for this market! 🤩 If you haven't yet checked out Farm Fresh RI, we highly recommend! So much good food and cool vendors! #whywebootstrap #supportlocal #localfood #compostingservice #cleancomposting #rhodeisland #wintermarket

@converse has been with Bootstrap since 2016! So we can feel good wearing our favorite pair of Chuck Taylors knowing that this iconic brand makes a huge impact by diverting their organic waste from landfills with our premium service! #whywebootstrap #iconicbrands #corporatesustainability #flex #cleancomposting #dotherightthing

How sweet is this? Have a friend sign up for Bootstrap and you will each get a $50 credit on your account. All they have to do is put your name as the referral and the credit will be added! They can choose from weekly or bi-weekly service! #whywebootstrap #referralprograms #cleancomposting #sharingiscaring #newengland #welivehere #sustainableliving

Have you ever been pleasantly surprised by something? Premium service from Bootstrap Compost can feel like that. Maybe you want to start composting but you don't want to tend to a pile or you don't have the space. We seriously strive to make it as easy and clean as possible for you! If you're not sure if you live in our service area, you can check our service map or DM us here and we'll help you figure it out. Get composting, folks! #whywebootstrap #cleancomposting #vermicomposting #soiladvocacy #welivehere

Just one small glimpse of how powerful the Get the Foam Out initiative has been in Rhode Island! #whywebootstrap #schoolcomposting #lilrhody #getthefoamout #banstyrofoam #diversion

A great question was posed to us at a recent event for soil advocacy. “When you pay attention to sustainability and the climate, things can feel so doom and gloom. How do you not get swept away all the bad news or worry about future generations? What are we going to do?” We do this! We go out and we advocate. We educate. We empower. We focus on impact and we fervently celebrate our mission. Bootstrap Compost might be the coolest and the funnest composting company out there, but make no mistake, we are very serious about what we do! So what are we gonna do?! The short answer is, we’re gonna keep on keep in’ on! #whywebootstrap #cleancomposting #socialimpact #climateaction #foodwastediversion #welivehere #bootstrapcompost #regeneration

When Barbie reached out to us about getting clean bucket service for the Barbie Dream house, we were so excited!! Joking aside, how cute is this tiny bucket? Doesn’t fit much but we truly believe, every bucket counts! #miniature #whywebootstrap #cutethings #cleancomposting #campussustainabilitymonth

True of False? You can only call Pawtucket "The Bucket" if you have lived there for more than a year. We lovingly refer to Pawtucket as The Bucket because, well, we love buckets! Sign up! It's easy! #whywebootstrap #pawtucket #littlerhody #communitycompost #green #savethesoil

Wow wow wow! @cvshealth is dedicated to bringing composting to their headquarters and we are beyond honored that they’ve chosen to partner with Bootstrap! 🙌 We spent today answering questions and showing off our red wigglers (and their amazing castings) at CVS HQ in Woonsocket. They have a beautiful facility and so many enthusiastic employees! They went the extra mile with the signage and educational information so that they can get maximum participation, as they are striving to become a True Zero Waste Certified facility! Way to go CVS! #whywebootstrap #cvshealth #corporateresponsibility #truezerowaste #goals #commercialcomposting #zerowaste

Saturday morning thoughts. It's not always easy for us to get out there and talk with people but trash cans everywhere are begging you... 🚫STOP THROWING FOOD AWAY! 🌲COMPOST IT! Sign up for Bootstrap Compost and use less trash bags, have lighter trash bags and best of all, have a trash can that doesn't STINK! #whywebootstrap #cleancomposting #communitycomposting #normalize #ancientpractice #newmethods #littlerhody #rhodeisland

Do you live in Pawtucket? Do you love compost? Sign up for residential pick-up services this month and get your first 4 WEEKLY PICK-UPS FREE!!! Join your community in making a big impact this spooky season by keeping your food waste out of the landfills! Get your bucket today! Comment "Free Composting" and we will send your promo code to use at check out to get your FIRST MONTH FREE! It's compost season y'all. Act accordingly! This is for Pawtucket residents signing up for residential, weekly service! Don't be shy, DM us with questions, we've got answers! #everybucketcounts #pawtucket #communitycomposting #cleancomposting #whywebootstrap #spookyseason #zerowastehome #littlerhody

Last week we started talking about why the fall is so amazing for compost. Most of us are sadly ripping out our gardens and it's a nice thought to dream about next spring. The things we will do differently, and better. I know for me, tomatoes will need much better support, this year they ended up on the ground being nibbled by bunnies and other critters. Another thing to add to the list of "do better next year" is MORE COMPOST! Like, WAY MORE. Established beds need a refresher and new beds need a lot more organic matter to hold water better and deliver more nutrients. Come see us October 20th in Providence for the Fall Plant Sale through JCC. There will be music and plants and us, with our amazing compost and worm castings for sale. Come ask your composting questions and say hi! #providence #littlerhody #communitycomposting #itsfallyall #sweatahweathah #whywebootstrap #bootstrapcompost

👏We're sure you've heard that Massachusetts has been labeled a national leader in keeping food waste out of landfills. 💯It isn't just about making it mandatory, it's about making it easy and accessible! Mass already boasts the robust regulations, and more are likely coming, but Bootstrap makes it clean & convenient to manage organic waste and keep it out of landfills where it contributes to a broken carbon cycle and accelerated climate change. Sustainability initiatives can be taken a step further with a partnership with Bootstrap because we actually regenerate resources and if you have an ear in these conversations, we know, sustainability isn't enough, we have to regenerate! 👉Email us today to get set up with a tailored package for your office or business! 👉info@bootstrapcompost.com #whywebootstrap #cleancomposting #regenerative #sustainabilitymatters #wecanfixthis #welivehere #boston #massachusetts

🔥Can you believe we raffled off ONE YEAR of Bootstrap services?! Thank you @sustainablewestford for hosting a wonderful event and thank you for having Amy on your panel. So much positive information was shared and we are honored to be Westford’s compost partner! #community #compost #partnership #whywebootstrap #togetherwecan #everybucketcounts

I can’t be the only one. #sequestraion #wordsarehard #bootstrap

🪴lemon tree update: A little over 3 weeks with this root system immersed in nutrient rich compost and worm castings. The proof is in the pudding…err lemonade! 🍋🍋🍋 Goodbye summer. I know this tree will be a happy camper overwintering in the windowsill thanks to the soil upgrade I gave it. Bootstrap to the rescue!! #whywebootstrap #lemontree #compostmagic #cleancomposting #weloveworms #sustainableliving

😬I have a confession to make... The Boot screwed up! 🥺 Last week, we featured American Provisions and shared their diversion stats. Turns out we were WAY OFF... Consolidated records indicate total diversion of more than 93,000 pounds of organic waste diverted from your landfills by this amazing crew! NINETY-THREE THOUSAND, folks! @americanprovisions, forgive us for wildly understating your impact! #repentance #bostoneats #cleancomposting #businesscomposting #whywebootstrap #welivehere

Mark your calendars! Oct 20. 2024, Bootstrap Compost will be slinging compost and castings and other essentials at the Fall Plant Sale 401 Elmgrove Ave Providence, RI Don't miss it!!! #plantsale #providence #compost #wormcasting #fallgarden #whywebootstrap

The gardens are slowing down significantly, but that’s okay. There are still plenty of flowers and veggies to harvest and if you’re really organized, you might even have some greens growing for fresh fall/winter salads. Clean out the garden. Fill your bucket. Enjoy! #whywebootstrap #gardencleanup #falltimeisthebesttime #pumpkinorapple #essential #newengland #cleancomposting

🍂Ok, it can be both, spooky season AND composting season. But make no mistake, composting is the absolute highlight of the season for all our compost nuts! The holiday season brings with it, a lot of waste. Consider using compostable wrapping papers, plates and cutlery while planning your holiday gifting and cooking. Your spring self will thank you! Happy composting season from everyone at Team Bootstrap! #whywebootstrap #fallgarden #composting #nutrientcycling #wormywinter #newengland

🌳Is this your first year claiming your shares? Congrats! 🌳To request a compost delivery, please log into your customer portal and click on the “shop” tab to place your order and we’ll add it to your next scheduled visit (orders must be placed 48 hours before the visit, or the delivery will be bumped to the following visit). 🍂Put those gardens to bed with some extra love this year! #whywebootstrap #newengland #falltime #harvest #harvestseason #composting #winteriscoming

Yesterday was the first day of fall, but it was also Sunday. So we were enjoying the sunshine! Fall time is a great time to start thinking about composting and we will spend this week talking about why! Hope everyone is looking forward to another great fall in New England. It's a magical time of year, in the trees and in the ground! #whywebootstrap #composting #sustainability

@americanprovisions has been with Bootstrap since our early days. Since 2012 they have diverted almost 15,000 pounds of organic waste from our landfills! We are honored to be American Provision's favorite waste hauler and we thank them for their long and impactful partnership with us! Thank you American Provisions! Check out their two shops in Dorchester and South Boston, as well as their wine bar, Gray's Hall, also in South Boston. They even offer catering for your next event! #boston #whywebootstrap #diversionreports #metrics #shoplocal #localflavor #sustainability

👉Keeping up with the ever-changing compliance mandates as a Massachusetts business can be stressful. 👉Bootstrap Compost promises to make it easy for you to get a tailored composting service package so you can get back to your business while resting assured that you are doing your part to reduce your negative impact as an organization! 👉Always clean and convenient. 👉info@bootstrapcompost.com #whywebootstrap #officecomposting #smallbusiness #massachusetts #boston #smoothoperations #climateaction #corporateresponsibility

🪴Updates to come following the soil upgrade we gave our houseplants in preparation for winter! 🪱Amending the soil with worm castings and rich compost will always be our preferred method of feeding our plants. 🪴Healthy diets are important for our plants just as much as they are for us! 💡You can access our store through the customer portal or head to boostrapcompost.com to order yourself some amazing soil amendments from Bootstrap! 💪 #whywebootstrap #wormcastingsaremagic #feedthesoil #sustainability #providence #boston #vermicomposting #redwiggler #products

💥The circular economy is a hot topic right now due to a combination of growing environmental awareness, economic pressures, and evolving regulations aimed at sustainability. 👉Several key factors are driving the conversation: 🔥Resource Scarcity: The world's resources are finite, and industries are recognizing the need to transition away from the traditional "take-make-dispose" model. 🔥Climate Change & Sustainability Goals: Governments and corporations are under increasing pressure to meet ambitious climate targets. Circular economy practices—such as reducing carbon emissions through better resource efficiency—help organizations meet these goals while also mitigating environmental damage. 🔥Consumer Demand: There’s a growing demand from consumers for sustainable products and services. 🔥Economic Opportunities: The circular economy can drive innovation and create new business models, jobs, and markets. For companies, it represents not just a moral imperative but also a chance for cost savings, revenue growth through resource efficiency, and access to new markets. 💯It's amazing how adopting circular models improves not only the environment and our quality of life, but also how we do business, and how we succeed in business! 🤝Check the link in our bio for our easy sign up process. Whether you need composting services at home or in your business, we got you! #whywebootstrap #cleancomposting #businesscomposting #sustainabilitymatters #circulareconomy #welivehere #boston #rhodeisland

🌱 Bootstrap Compost is proud to speak candidly with @cdrosengren about our exciting bond program aimed at expanding organics collection in the Northeast! 🚛 By securing capital to grow our fleet and infrastructure, we’re taking bold steps to make composting more accessible than ever. We’re committed to turning food waste into valuable compost and reducing the environmental impact of organic waste. 💪 Together, we can create a more sustainable future! 🌍 Link in bio for the full article on how we're leading the charge in the region's composting revolution. ♻️✨ #BootstrapCompost #Composting #Sustainability #FoodWaste #CircularEconomy #Organics #Northeast #whywebootstrap

🤯 Garbage disposals were revolutionary when they became popular. They were a kitchen upgrade that seemed to solve a big problem: how to dispose of kitchen waste. 😕But as it turns out, they actually cause some pretty nasty issues with our already strained water systems. 💡Enter composting. An actual solution to organic waste management. Not only is composting a better option for our communities, it’s a better solution for our entire planet! 💚Link in bio to get yourself a bucket and join the compost revolution happening in your community! #whywebootstrap #cleancomposting #foodwastediversion #boston #rhodeisland #sustainability #doyourpart

🌮@tacopartyboston has been with Bootstrap Compost since 2014! In that time they have diverted over 17,000 pounds of organic waste from the landfill! How amazing is that?👏👏👏 Let's show Taco Party some love and appreciation for their longstanding partnership with Bootstrap Compost and their contribution to our mission! It takes a village and we have the best! #whywebootstrap #tacopartyboston #partnership #businesscomposting #ecofriendlybusiness #boston #climateaction

💫Worm castings are considered one of the most nutrient-rich, organic "fertilizers", packed with essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. But worm castings, AKA worm poop, AKA vermicompost, if you wanna be a worm nerd about it, are not really considered to be fertilizer. Instead worm castings perform as an amendment, actually improving soil structure and water retention while delivering amazing nutrient content. 🌱There is a good reason people got excited when we were passing out our fresh vermicompost at Raptor Weekend. #iykyk Brew your plant babies a batch of worm tea! #whywebootstrap #compost #worms #boston #rhodeisland

🪴Here is a little experiment in plant revival. A friend who is moving gave away all of her neglected house plants. We lost a few but these ones seem like they just need a little love. 💚Stay tuned to see if they bounce back healthier and stronger than ever after getting a major soil upgrade with Bootstrap worm castings and compost! 🤞Fingers crossed, friends! #whywebootstrap #plantrevival #pleasesurvive #communitycomposting #feedthesoilharvestthefuture #soilislife #boston #rhodeisland #foodwastediversion

🌳Sustainable business isn't just good for the longevity of our planet, its good for your bottom line and helps future-proof your business! 📈 🌎Sustainability has become a significant factor in attracting talented team members, particularly as environmental and social issues grow in importance for workers, especially younger generations.💯 💫There are so many benefits to taking steps to become a zero-waste business and Bootstrap can get you a big step closer! 🙌 #whywebootstrap #sustainablebusiness #resilientbusiness #businessowner #zerowaste #zerowastebusiness #smallstepstobigchange

🌼At home composting can be more limited than hiring pros (like, us)! 🌼Our processing methods make it possible to compost things that most people assume can't be composted. 🌼Composting, although an ancient practice, is an evolving one. Bootstrap embraces the role that technology and innovation play in expanding the composting possibilities! The goal is to keep waste from the landfills, right? 🌼So don't throw that out! Compost it with Bootstrap! #whywebootstrap #residentialcomposting #composting #technology #naturemeetstechnology #dontthrowitaway #landfills #foodwastediversion

Can you imagine? A world where composting is just a normal part of life? Imagine how our soil would improve. Imagine how our food would improve and therefore our health! Imagine the healing power in that for planet earth and all its inhabitants! #foodforthought #whywebootstrap #cleancomposting #feedthesoilfeedtheworld #health #climateaction #boston #providence #normalize

Since Mondays can always use a little fun… 🌻We are still relishing in the great people we connected with and the amazing time we had at Raptor Weekend! Dana from @nec_solar showed us some major pro tabling tips to combat wind & sun and honestly, our booth was kind of the place to be. The solar spinners and worm castings were enjoyed by all! 🤩Having fun while working hard is a shared philosophy between Bootstrap and NEC…clearly! We wish you all the best week ahead! Go have some fun! #whywebootstrap #bloopers #lovewhatyoudo #cleancomposting #bootstrapcompost #sustainability #foodwastediversion #providence

Setting up a composting system in your business can seem daunting, but we promise we can help you get it done! And once you're set up, all you will have to do is fill it up! We got you covered! 🗑️✨ Sleek bins! 📚💡Education for teams! 😊📞Friendly, easy-to-reach customer support! 🧼🛠️Cleaning & maintenance Let us handle the composting, so you can focus on what matters to you🌍 ⬇ Less waste. ⬆ More Focus! #getitdone #office #whywebootstrap #sustainability #providence #boston #gogreen #smallstepstobigchange #composting

🦅Raptor weekend Day 1 did not disappoint! We had so many great people stroll through and say hello! And howdy to the followers that said they came to Raptor Weekend because they saw it on Bootstrap socials! Thank you @nec_solar for sharing your space with Bootstrap today! We honestly had ridiculous fun! 😊 We hope you all enjoy the worm castings! Thanks for all the Bootstrap love! Did anyone notice that I shamelessly had my kid in Bootstrap Compost gear? #whywebootstrap #audubonsociety #riaudubon #vermicomposting #cleancomposting #bootstrapcompost #raptorweekend #bristol #necsolar #renewableenergy #wormcastings #freebie #environmentaleducation #climateheroes

👋 Hi everyone! My name is Amy and I recently joined Team Bootstrap as their marketing and social media coordinator. But I’ve been a longtime fangirl for obvious reasons. Today we are finishing prepping for our weekend set up at Raptor Weekend with @nec_solar & @riaudubon ! 💚So much love went into packing these giveaways, from drilling small ventilation holes in each hemp jar and filling with our incredible worm castings! 🌱Worm castings are a unique and dynamic soil amendment that offers so many benefits to all plants! 🌱These little jars can be used as a garnish, if you will, on your houseplants stale soil or you can steep in a spray bottle with water and apply to the foliage as a topical nutrient boost! Worm tea! 🌱Just like human supplements, bioavailability is a factor here and worm castings are designed by nature to help plants absorb water and nutrients more efficiently while adding a richness to the soil that will help significantly with overall health and longevity of your plants! 🌱 Worm castings also won’t burn your plant roots and a little goes a long way! 🌟Stop by Raptor Weekend in Bristol this weekend to snag your free sample and say hi! 🍁❄️Winter is coming and your houseplants will thank you! #whywebootstrap #worms #riaudubon #bristol #compostingservice #behindthebucket #ecoeducation #handson #saveoursoil #wormcastings #vermicomposting #teachkidstocompost #foodwasterevolution

🌍 “Desertified” refers to the process in which fertile land becomes desert-like, losing its ability to support vegetation and agriculture. 🌍 While Spain will likely not become a literal desert, the Government is sounding alarms about the importance of sustainable resource management, cutting emissions and regenerative farming. 🌍 It’s notable that soil is considered one of the largest carbon sinks on Earth, ranking just behind the oceans. Globally, soil stores more carbon than the atmosphere and all plant life combined. It plays a crucial role in the carbon cycle by capturing and storing carbon dioxide through the decomposition of organic matter i.e. composting. Healthy soil can sequester large amounts of carbon, helping to mitigate climate change by reducing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. 🌍 Saving our soil is crucial for all life on this planet! So remember, Bootstrappers, we might have small buckets, but our impact is massive!#whywebootstrap #climateaction #climatecrisis #regenerativeagriculture #compostingforclimate #saveoursoil #carbonsequestering

Make your waste reduction efforts count with real-time diversion metrics from Bootstrap Compost! 🌿📈 🌱📊 Track how much waste you’re diverting from landfills and use those insights to boost your sustainability story! Whether you're aiming to reduce your carbon footprint or showcase your green initiatives, our detailed data can be a powerful tool for your marketing strategy. Let’s make an impact, together! 💪🌍 Find your diversion stats on your customer portal and share them with your audience! use the #whywebootstrap and let's share just how amazing the Bootstrap Community is! #whywebootstrap #bootstrapcompost #greenbusiness #sustainabilitygoals #everypoundcounts #climateaction #itsourresponsibility #doinggood #boston #providence #smallbusiness #healthyplanet

✨They say your vibe attracts your tribe!✨ What questions do you have about worms? 🌱worms are powerhouses of composting but they aren’t alone. 🌱bacteria and fungi play a crucial role in decomposition. 🌱vermicomposting is just ONE of the many ways we process food waste into nutrient rich soil amendments. 👩🏻‍🌾 Bootstrap offers an array of products to help you get started with worm farming, workshops to equip you with the know-how, worm castings to replenish your soils and the sexiest compost around! 🌟Did you know if you’re a Bootstrap customer, you have access to the store front right from you customer portal dashboard? Check it out for yourself and hit us with your most burning wormy questions! #whywebootstrap #vermicomposting #igotworms #foodwastediversion #dontthrowthataway #worms #soilhealth #climaterevolution #wormhumor #boston #providence #welivehere

In 2023, the EPA reported a shocking 335 billion pounds of food waste piling up in U.S. landfills. Not only is this a massive waste of resources, but it’s also fueling climate change by producing methane, a super-potent greenhouse gas. In fact, landfilled food waste is responsible for 58% of landfill methane emissions—that's like adding the pollution of over 50 million cars! 😬 Want to help cut down on food waste? Try these simple steps: 🌿Meal plan like a pro: Only buy what you need to avoid tossing out extra food. 🌿Get creative with scraps: Turn them into new meals or snacks! 🌿Start composting: Keep food out of the landfill and help it break down naturally. Ready to take action? Sign up for residential or commercial composting with Bootstrap Compost and help fight food waste! 🌿 #zerowaste #compost #whywebootstrap #climateaction #compostinglife #bootstrapcompost #landfilldiversion #knowledgeispower #environmentaleducation #itseasy

Who said composting has to be messy? With Bootstrap Compost, your office can go green without the grime! 🌱✨ Our commercial service makes it effortless to keep your workplace clean and sustainable—just toss your scraps in our tidy bins that we maintain at each pick up, and we’ll handle the rest. It’s the easiest way to be eco-friendly, no mess, no stress! #whywebootstrap #convenient #cleancomposting #bootstrapcompost #boston #bostonsmallbusiness #bostonoffice #bostonrestaurants #bostoncoworking #wasteslayers

Bueller... Bueller... No shame in this game. This bucket gets around! #thisishowwedoit #fillyourbucket #whywebootstrap #labordayweekend #easycomposting #boston #providence #foodwastediversion #littlebuckets #bigimpact

Happy Labor Day! It’s the unofficial end of summer! 🌱Today, we celebrate the hardworking individuals who keep our communities thriving, including those who help us turn food waste into rich, organic compost. 🌱 This Labor Day, let’s honor the labor and love that goes into making our world a more sustainable place. 💪Here’s to the hands that dig, plant, and compost for a greener future. 💚 #laborday #whywebootstrap #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #boston #sustainability #welivehere #workhard #everettma #buildingcommunity

"Soil is failing across the world: every five seconds a soccer pitch of soil is eroded, and it’s estimated that by 2050 around 90 % of the Earth’s soils could be degraded. What does this mean for people and planet, and what can we do to restore a healthy balance to the soil we need to survive? Soil filters the water we drink, grows the food we eat, and captures the carbon dioxide that causes climate change. Soil is the largest carbon sink after the ocean and holds more carbon than all terrestrial plant life on the planet. But when we damage the soil, water systems become disrupted, food production declines, and carbon is released into the atmosphere. Any one of these essential soil functions would be reason enough to preserve our soil: taken together they are a compelling argument for urgent action." -National Geographic #whywebootstrap #whatwedomatters #sustainability #compost #takecareoftheearth #boston #providence #foodwaste #landfilldiversion

🤔Have you been thinking about a better way to dispose of your food scraps? 🤔Have you been curious about composting but just don’t have the space or time to dedicate to it? 💡Signing up for Bootstrap Compost is an easy way to reduce your negative impact on not only the environment, but in your home! Our subscribers love that our service helps them to: 🌱Use less trash bags (saving $) 🌱Reduce harmful emissions from landfills 🌱Have a more sustainable lifestyle 🌟 In addition to those benefits, each customer gets a share of compost to use in their home gardens! 🌻🌻🌻 So that means less trips to the box stores for cumbersome bags of soil that can’t boast the same nutrient rich content as our finished compost! Check us out at bootstrapcompost.com or reach out with any questions! We’re here to support our communities on the path to sustainability! #whywebootstrap #cleancomposting #compostingservice #boston #providence #environmentaljustice #dogoodfeelgood

Luiz has been a part of the Bootstrap family for a little over 3 years. He started out as a pop in warehouse member and now he manages the Everett warehouse. He loves that everyday can look a little different and tinkering with the vermicomposters! But his favorite part of working for Bootstrap is hanging out with his wife Rose, who is also a member of Team Boot! Couples that bootstrap together, stay together! ❤️Thank you Luiz for your dedication and contribution to Bootstrap Compost! #whywebootstrap #boston #greaterboston #cleancomposting #foodwastediversion #warehouselife #lovewhatyoudo #laborday

🌱Bootstrap provides residential subscribers with a 5-gallon bucket, liner and lid. 🌱Over a week (or two), you fill it with your unwanted food scraps, leftovers or organic material. 🌱Cooked or raw, wet or dry — if it grows, it goes!! 🌱On your pickup day, you’ll leave the bucket near the front entrance of your residence (don’t worry, we send a reminder the night before to help you remember); Bootstrap picks it up and drops off a clean new bucket. 🌱Additionally, Bootstrap delivers shares of up to five gallons (totaling about 25 pounds!) of our premium soil amendment per year, upon request. 🌱The cost? $11.50 per weekly visits, or $16 per biweekly visits (once every two weeks). 🌻Head to bootstrapcompost.com for our super simple sign up process! #whywebootstrap #boston #cleancomposting #foodwastediversion #vanlife #wasteslayers

The final leg of our Summer Open House Series is happening next Wednesday August 28th from 6-8 PM at our Everett HQ. This is a rare opportunity to get a BTS look at how we turn trash to treasure and give food waste the ultimate glow-up! Sure, conversation over dinner is great, but what about great conversation over vermi-composters?? If you haven’t tried it, really it’s 10/10, highly recommend. You can find the link to RSVP in our stories daily or in the good ole’ bio. Spots are limited so come spend next Wednesday evening with Bootstrap!! #bootstrapcompost #worms #boston #vermicomposting #environmentaljustice #cleancomposting #nobrainer #sustainabilityevent #foodwastediversion

Missed the first two parts of our Wormy Wednesday open house series? Don’t fret! We’ll be back in action August 28th at our HQ hanging with our awesome community! Come talk to members of our team and get a behind the scenes look at how we handle food waste and turn it into a precious resource! Food and drinks and great conversations are sure to be had! Sure, conversation over dinner is great, but conversation over vermicomposters? 10/10 would recommend to a friend. RSVP through the link in bio, or check our stories daily for a direct link to sign up! Spots are filling, so don’t hit snooze on this!! #whywebootstrap #everettma #compostcurious #boston #sustainability #wormcastings #vermicomposting #wormywednesday

Meet Marko — writer, chef, salesman and “warehouse guy” (his words) at Bootstrap Rhode Island. A North Providence native, Marko keeps operations and infrastructure running clean and smooth — smooth and clean — for our loyal commercial and residential customers in the Ocean State. Working at Bootstrap, Marko cites the company's positive environmental impact coupled with the job’s ability to furnish daily workouts as the main attraction(s). Not for nothing, he’s built and maintains a community garden behind our warehouse for staff and neighbors to enjoy. Bravo, Marko —and thanks for making Team Boot strong, resilient and fun. #WhyWeBootstrap, #StaffAppreciation, #JohnstonRI

James Beard Best Chef in the Northeast nominee Peter Carvelli of @fogliabristol gets candid about the sustainability goals of his restaurant and how Team Boot is making those goals a R-E-A-L-I-T-Y! Grazie mille to Peter and your team for sharing your experience working with Bootstrap. #WhyWeBootstrap, #JamesBeard, #BristolRI

INCHING CLOSER: Team Boot will host our second “Wormy Wednesday'' open house at our warehouse in Everett, Mass. on July 24. Then and there you’ll have the opportunity to see, smell and actually feel Bootstrap HQ in all its gory! Owners Stom, Andy and Igor will be on-hand to discuss our novel Bootstrap Bond investment offering, trends in the industry, and what goes into making microbial-rich worm castings, anyway? Family friendly. Tecate and limes will be served. DM for details. #WhyWeBootstrap, #EverettMA, #Vermicomposting, #WormCastings, #Tecate

Make no bones about it, composting is just one method for reducing the impact of food waste and hardly the best one at that. Just reference the EPA's Waste Food Scale (a superior design from their Food Recovery Hierarchy) to learn more. Meanwhile, get this: for all intents and purposes, using your garbage disposal is akin to incineration or landfilling. Actually, it might be worse. A disposal, after all, requires electricity and water. #WhyWeBootstrap, #EPA, #GarbageDisposal, #Composting,

Career highlight No. 716: Providing quality animal feed for small farms thereby supporting hyperlocal agricultural enterprises like this egg stand in the Hudson Valley. #WhyWeBootstrap, #FarmFreshEggs, #HudsonValley, #SustainableAgriculture

SLOP QUIZ: Which of the following is avoidable? a) Death b) Taxes c) Contamination Good job! And yet, as long as composting remains a human activity, there is bound to be contamination. The key then is to mitigate the problem (and it is thee problem for haulers and processors reducing revenue among those cohorts by as much as 20 percent, according to some studies). Now for some good news. Generally speaking, residential contamination is virtually a nonissue save for occasional fruit stickers, rubber bands and twisty ties. Likewise, office accounts do it pretty darn right. The most egregious of contamination comes from restaurants and this owes to (typically) high turnover, multiple stakeholders and their busy nature. For our part, we’ll keep fighting the good fight through increased education, more reminders, better signage and stronger partnerships. Stay tuned. #WhyWeBootstrap, #RestaurantLife, #CommercialComposting, #CompostEducation

Calling all compost nuts short on plans! This Wednesday, Team Boot is kicking off its summerlong open house series (AKA WORMY WEDNESDAY) at our Everett, Mass. HQ (145-147 Broadway; half a mile east of the casino!). From 6 to 8 p.m., we'll be talking slop and the future of food waste in Boston and beyond; sipping Mexican lager; and showcasing our vermicompost operation (modules by @tools.for.vermiculture). All attendees can leave with as many castings as they can hold; all for $1 per pound. Please plan on biking or taking the T. Parking is rough and unfortunately, our lot can only accommodate company vehicles. This event is family friendly; there are worms, after all. #WhyWeBootstrap, #EverettMA, #FreeShit, #CommunityBuilding, #FreeBeer

Years ago, Miguel started as a driver at Bootstrap on residential routes. These days, he's our chief schmoozer AND large-accounts hauler (operating high-capacity vehicles like our @ford F650 equipped with a Perkins Satellite Collection Unit). Now what’s super cool for us is the unbridled enthusiasm on display in this photo from students at the @greenhalge_school in Lowell. And though it’s certainly conceivable that their giddiness stems from an inevitable summer break, we are 95 percent certain it’s all about their diversion impact. Since enrolling with Bootstrap in May, the school’s 450 students (Pre-K through 4th grade) have diverted 350 pounds of organics from the waste stream. Thumbs up, all around. Is a school in your community in need of a sustainability jolt?! Give us a shout at info AT bootstrapcompost DOT COM. #WhyWeBootstrap, #Lowell, #LowellPublicSchools, #SchoolSustainability

Not all of our 100+ premium office accounts have views quite like this (you win @orstedus), but they all boast clean, convenient organic scrap management programs from yours truly! Interested in Bootstrap’s turnkey brand of office composting, including impact reports, educational sessions and compost return, — at your workplace!? Visit https://bootstrapcompost.com/office-service/ to get started. #BacktoWork, #OfficeComposting, #CorporatePerks, #Providence

On this Thursday and everyday, Team Boot looks for ways to break off a piece of that “Doin’ Our Part" bar. And yes, sauces and dresses are fully compostable. #WhyWeBootstrap, #KItKat, #Compost

Please excuse Team Boot for having an EXTRA SKIP in our step this week. We only recently learned that we were named one of 10 awardees of the 2024 BIPOC Community Composter Mini-Grant Program from the inimitable @ilsr_org. Specifically, Bootstrap was awarded the grant for advancing composting services for public housing residents in the @cityofboston. From the release…. ‘Projects are diverse in scale and operation but are united in their mission-driven, innovative approach to community improvement. The support of @11thHourRacing’s makes this opportunity possible. This BIPOC Community Composter Mini-Grant Program provides $165,000 in sub-grants to selected grantees, with a minimum grant of $5,000 and a maximum of $20,000.” But we ain’t done! So calling ALL public housing residents and advocates — give us a shout. Together, we WILL keep advancing the accessibility of composting infrastructure throughout the Northeast for years to come. #WhyWeBootstrap

What says Memorial Day more than Bootstrap’s Memorial Mulch sale? Well, baseball, of course; and definitely T-shirts and no doubt, outdoor cooking. But coming in strong in 4th place is Bootstrap’s annual spring sale on our worm castings products! Now through June 3, we’re granting current residential subscribers access to our renowned castings (made in Boston with Boston scraps!) at an irresistible 20% discount, while supplies last. Packed with nutrients and beneficial microorganisms that have been shown to stimulate root growth and promote abundant harvests, worm castings are nature's ultimate soil amendment. #WhyWeBootstrap, #WormCastings

Call it a career highlight. Last week, we set up the @xfinitycenterma (capacity 19,900) with 23 toters with the simple goal of capturing and processing all manner of its compostable service ware. The storied venue is, to be sure, our biggest account by every measure. Our biggest takeaway, meanwhile, is the enormous potential of musical and performance venues to become +MAJOR PLAYERS+ in the compost movement. Hear us venues!? We’re here and ready to rock and to roll and to breakdown your compostable feedstocks. Props to @LiveNation for understanding the power of composting at live events. #WhyWeBootstrap, #LiveMusic, #MusicVenues

Bootstrap does not manage a single processing site. Instead, we leverage the passion for scraps among compost nuts (like @tytywood) to build quality soil amendments for their own communities and projects. Since January, Tyler has received and co-processed over 10,000 pounds of primo food scraps and compostables delivered by Team Bootstrap to use on his own small farm outside Leeds, NY. He supplies the carbon, the space and time to make it all happen. Have land and a love for making your own compost? Be like Tyler! Email info@bootstrapcompost.com. #WhyWeBootstrap, #LeedsNY, #CommunityComposting