About us
The idea of worm composting took hold of us on a balcony in the centre of the city in 2017 and has stayed with us ever since. The simplicity and ingenuity of this method, combined with the potential to solve one of the biggest waste problems, is what drives us to bring this solution to the world.
Our history
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2014
Foundation of the WormUp association
Four friends have an idea: to promote the circular economy with the help of worm composting. -
Ab 2014
WormUp in the media
The media become aware of our approach and report on our idea, including SRF Einstein and Kassensturz. -
2016
Crowdfunding
Successful crowdfunding campaign on wemakeit. Pre-order for more than 200 composters. -
2017
Foundation WormUp GmbH
The aim is to offer sustainably produced worm composters along the entire value chain. -
2018
TUBE / SCALE
Expansion of the product range: clay compost tubes for garden and raised beds (TUBE) and garden and community composters made of larch wood (SCALE). -
2019
BUNDESPREIS ECODESIGN
Winner with WormUp HOME 1, the highest state award for ecological design in Germany. -
2019-2022
Process development for commercial vermicomposting
Production of Oecoplan worm compost for COOP Bau&Hobby/Jumbo in cooperation with the CoopFond for Sustainability. -
Ab 2021
School project
The 'Learning Site Worm Compost' project brings the cycle to life in schools. -
2023
Crowdfunding HOME 2
Successful crowdfunding campaign on wemakeit.further development of the HOME 1 composter. Pre-order for more than 300 composters. -
2024
OYEAS / INSECT CITY
Expansion of the product range with OYEAS ceramic irrigation and the INSECT CITY insect hotel. -
Impact
20'000 T CO2EQ
have been saved since WormUp was founded. You can find more information below.
Our Team
From linear to circular
Working together to replace the linear economy with a circular society that is fair to all generations. By composting at home, you can make an important contribution to achieving this vision.