demi provides an effortless, odorless composting solution designed specifically for urban residential buildings. This service helps property managers meet ESG goals and differentiate their offerings through convenient food waste diversion programs. Residents benefit from an easy-to-use system that rewards participation in creating a food waste-free environment.
Funding
$850K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Urban residents in apartment buildings often lack convenient options for composting food waste, leading to increased landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Existing composting solutions may be impractical for apartment living due to space constraints, mess, and lack of building-level infrastructure. This results in a missed opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint of urban communities.
Solution
Demi provides a comprehensive, tech-enabled composting service tailored for apartment buildings and their residents. The service includes sleek, in-unit collection bins, scheduled pick-up services, and a user-friendly mobile app to track composting progress and impact. By partnering with building managers, Demi facilitates convenient composting for residents, diverting food waste from landfills and promoting sustainable urban living. The mobile app provides residents with insights into their environmental impact and gamified rewards to incentivize participation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes apartment building owners and managers seeking to enhance their property's sustainability initiatives, as well as environmentally conscious urban residents looking for convenient composting solutions.
Features
- Sleek, in-unit composting bins designed for urban apartments
- Scheduled pick-up service for convenient waste removal
- Mobile app for residents to track composting progress and environmental impact
- Building-level dashboards to monitor overall participation and waste diversion
- Partnerships with local compost processors to ensure proper waste management
- Gamified rewards system to incentivize resident participation
- Integration with building management systems for seamless service delivery
- Educational resources on composting best practices