Archive for Will Affleck

We’re excited to share The Bucket Brigade, a powerful long-form video that follows the people behind Just Good Compost and the real impact of their work in Almonte, Ontario. This 23-minute feature goes beyond the headlines, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how food waste is transformed into something meaningful—both environmentally and socially. It highlights the […]

Big local impact, real environmental upside. CTV News Ottawa featured Just Good Compost, highlighting how an Almonte family is collecting food scraps to build healthier soil, help clean the air, and support the community. It’s the kind of practical, community-first initiative that shows how small, consistent actions can create meaningful change—locally and beyond. If you […]

Our Community-Driven Composting Initiative Highlighted on CTV News We’re thrilled to share that our composting initiative has been featured in a recent CTV News article! The article highlights how our efforts are fostering community growth and promoting sustainable practices right here in Almonte, Ontario. This initiative has been a rewarding journey, and we’re grateful for […]

In a recent feature on CBC’s “All in a Day,” Just Good Compost, founded by psychiatrist William Affleck, was highlighted for its innovative approach to organic waste management in small towns near Ottawa. The company offers a “pay-to-peel” model, providing residents with a convenient solution for composting in areas where municipal programs may not be […]

Would you like to hear something incredible? Just Good Compost recently passed our first-year mark. We are now serving over 300 households, 4 businesses and 2 elementary schools in Almonte. With the help of our partners at Carebridge and Lanark County Support Services (LCSS) we are also employing eight people with special needs in our […]

Barb Purdy, Deputy Chair of Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee invites us to ‘Waste Not’, an enlightening presentation on waste reduction and composting in your home, business and community. She was joined by Dr. William Affleck of Just Good Compost. Click on the image below to hear the interview.

Interview with Joel Haslam/CTV News Ottawa- JGC Founders Kelley & Will Affleck Click on the image below to watch their interview.

Written by Will Affleck I owe many of you wonderful community focused Humm readers an apology. In last month’s article “The Importance and Power of Compost” (pg. 20), I outlined the many environmental harms caused by placing organics into the landfill, and the corresponding benefits that result from composting. Then, after briefly discussing the hassles […]

It is likely that many readers of the Millstone will have already heard of our new composting project. Thanks to many wonderful supporters, the clips of us on Regional Contact and CBC radio have already been making the rounds on social media (@justgoodcompost). But for those who haven’t heard (drumroll please) I would like to […]

Written by Will Affleck I admit it, I often feel overwhelmed when it comes to climate change. Like you, I see footage of the wildfires, droughts, floods, and the record setting heat waves across the world, including Canada. But rather than sparking outrage, these images often make me feel helpless. I try to do my […]