Mapleview Shopping Centre Turns Sustainability Goals into Real Savings with On-Site Composting

Nov 28

3 min read

At Mapleview Shopping Centre, sustainability is more than just a buzzword—it’s a mission that drives real change. Faced with the challenge of high organic waste hauling costs, and ambitious sustainability goal of achieving 80% waste diversion and achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2040, they needed to find a way to meet their environmental goals while keeping their operations efficient. The solution came with the introduction of on-site composting, which not only aligned with their sustainability vision but also resulted in significant cost savings.

T-REX Composter of Mapleview Shopping Center

Sustainability That Pays Off

Traditional methods of hauling organic waste long distances were expensive and counterproductive to their emissions reduction goals. By processing organic waste on-site with the T-REX Composter, Mapleview reduced transportation needs, cut emissions, and made substantial progress toward their waste diversion targets.

Within the first few months of the T-REX's operation, Mapleview Shopping Centre reduced their organics hauling frequency from twice a week to once every two weeks, cutting organics hauling costs by 75%. They are on track to achieve substantial savings within their first year of operation.

The integration of the T-REX Composter has proven to be a game-changer in their sustainability efforts. It’s an example of how smart solutions can turn environmental responsibility into operational efficiency, and how investing in green technology can yield both environmental and financial returns.

Shifting Mindsets Across the Centre

The impact of the on-site composting program goes beyond just logistics. Positioned in a visible, high-traffic area within the building, the T-REX Composter has sparked a shift in how tenants and staff approach waste management. Having the system in a central location fosters engagement and responsibility among tenants, helping to ensure proper waste sorting.

Small but impactful changes, like adding magnets to bins to catch stray cutlery, helped reduce contamination levels, which have dropped significantly. This improvement has ensured that the compost produced is of the highest quality, reinforcing Mapleview’s commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.

Building a Circular Future

Mapleview is not stopping here. Looking ahead, they plan to introduce Hosted Sorting Stations for food court waste, further increasing their diversion rates and reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills. These stations will be managed by staff to ensure all consumer waste is correctly sorted into appropriate categories, significantly reducing contamination and capturing food waste that would have otherwise ended up in the garbage.

They are also exploring partnerships with local gardens to distribute the high-quality compost, keeping the benefits within the community and reducing external hauling even further. These efforts align with their broader vision of creating a circular economy—where waste is transformed into a resource and sustainability becomes a natural part of business operations.

What’s Next for Mapleview?

Mapleview’s success story illustrates how sustainability can drive long-term value. By turning organic waste into a resource and cutting operational costs, they’ve positioned themselves as leaders in both environmental responsibility and business efficiency. They’ve proven that by making sustainable changes today, businesses can create lasting benefits for both the planet and their bottom line.

Curious about how they did it? Download the full success story to dive deeper into how Mapleview achieved their sustainability goals and saved costs through on-site composting.