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Byron Bay composting tech startup Subpod is making the ultimate comeback, only months after its co-founder Saadi Allan announced the company would be closing its doors in February due to “difficult trading conditions”.
Subpod, which tackles food waste and soil health issues with its three-in-one modular system that combines compost, a worm farm, and a garden seat, has announced it will partner with US manufacturer Wisconic, a plastic injection molding company based in Wisconsin.
Allan confirmed the news in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday.
“After announcing our closure earlier this year we were overwhelmed by the level of community support,” he said in the post.
“Many conversations were had with passionate Subpod users and advocates, and one of these resulted in a pathway to a restructure and a great new partnership between the original Subpod team and Wisconic, the new home of Subpod.
“Subpod is set for relaunch in the US and Australia soon, with manufacturing being moved from China to the US over the coming months too!”
Speaking with SmartCompany, Allan confirmed he is no longer the CEO of the startup.
“Whilst I don’t have a formal role with Subpod anymore, I will be supporting Wisconic during the relaunch process and I am happy...
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