What is Book-A-Bucket?
The SoilMate App
On June 25, 2021, GreenSpace launched a mobile app in partnership with WWF-Philippines. The SoilMate app offers solutions to improper food waste handling & disposal for both food businesses and homeowners. Ideal for urban residents, the SoilMate app provides access to GreenSpace's Book-a-Bucket subscription service that helps you divert food waste from the landfills despite having minimal space.
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How It Works
Frequently Asked Q's
How do I subscribe?
- SoilMate Rookie - 3-month subscription inclusive of one (1) bucket exchange and Bokashi bran replensihment per month. Perfect for those trying out composting for the first time!
- SoilMate Enthusiast - Getting the hang of it? Choose the 6-month subscription inclusive of one (1) bucket exchange and Bokashi bran replenishment per month.
- SoilMate Hero - Fully commit to a lifestyle that greatly helps Mother Earth through a 12-month subscription inclusive of one (1) bucket exchange and Bokashi bran replenishment per month.
What bucket size do I need?
It will always depend on the amount and kind of food you prepare and eat daily. Green Space offers 2 size options: the Standard Composting Bucket and Mini Composting Bucket.
STANDARD COMPOSTING BUCKET (20L)
- diameter: 300mm | height: 405mm
- On average, a household of 4 will fill up one standard (20L) bucket in 2 weeks time. (ave. 10kgs of food waste)
MINI COMPOSTING BUCKET (16L)
- diameter: diameter: 300mm | height: 332mm
- A smaller household can choose the mini bucket (16L) which can hold up to 8kgs of food waste.
Upon subscription, you will receive an initial 2 sets of bucket and one 1.2kg jar of Bokashi bran.
How do I exchange?
Once your compost bucket is full, you can exchange it for a clean, empty bucket with us so you can continue collecting your food waste at home. Every bucket exchange also includes bran replenishment. There will always be enough clean and ready-to-use compost buckets for all subscribers. 😄
- Once your bucket is full, make sure that it is tightly sealed and keep it in a dry and warm area, away from direct sunlight. Continue collecting your food waste using your second bucket.
- Head to the Book-a-Bucket page in the SoilMate app to schedule an exchange. Our exchange days are set on a Saturday for Makati, Mandaluyong, Paranaque, Pasay, Pasig, Pateros, Taguig; and on a Sunday for Marikina, Manila, Quezon City, San Juan. You may choose the closest Saturday/Sunday or any preferred Saturday/Sunday as long as you don’t run out of buckets.
- While waiting for your exchange day, continue to drain out Bokashi juice from your bucket so you can use it at home or for your plants.
- On the day of the exchange, get your full bucket and empty Bokashi jar ready. We will be taking your full compost bucket and your empty Bokashi jar, and we will leave behind a set of a clean compost bucket and a replenished jar of Bokashi bran.
You have ONE (1) free bucket exchange every month. If you require additional bucket exchanges, add your desired quantity under Bucket-on-Demand in the Book-a-Bucket page (PhP200.00 per bucket exchange).
Exchange Options
- DOOR-TO-DOOR (D2D) - this option will require your full pick-up address
- LOBBY PICK-UP (LP) - through building concierge or service entrance, especially for those living in condo/residential complexes
- this will require contact information of the receiver and special instructions, if need be, such as lobby restrictions, etc. when you book an exchange
How often do I exchange?
How quickly you fill up your bucket and need to exchange depends on the size of your household:
- 1 pax: exchange 1 bucket per month
- 2-4 pax: exchange up to 2 buckets per month (i.e. 1 bucket every 2 weeks)
- 3-6 pax: exchange up to 3 buckets per month
- 5-10 pax: exhange up to 4 buckets per month (i.e. 1 bucket per week)
Bucket exchange quantities are an estimate.*
Your subscription includes ONE (1) FREE Bucket Exchange PER MONTH. Additional Bucket Exchange per month is at P200.00 per bucket which will be billed when you book an exchange.
💰 All prices indicated are VAT inclusive.