COMPOST GENIE® RECOGNIZED AS 2025 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR USA

40,000 American Shoppers Voted Compost Genie® as Most Innovative Product in the Sustainable Kitchen Category of 2025

MONTREAL, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Compost Genie®, your new partner in the battle against food waste, is here! Brought to you by the creators of Diaper Genie®, the #1 diaper disposal pail in the U.S.*, Compost Genie® is proud to be recognized as a winner of the 2025 Product of the Year USA Awards. Determined through a national study of 40,000 American shoppers in partnership with Kantar, a global leader in consumer research, Product of the Year is the largest consumer-voted awards program centered around product innovation, and the Compost Genie® bin is awarded the highly acclaimed honor of the best product within the Sustainable Kitchen category. This coveted accolade recognizes groundbreaking advancements in sustainability and design, celebrating Compost Genie's unique ability to make eco-friendly practices more accessible and convenient for households.

"It is an honor to have Compost Genie® endorsed by Product of the Year as a 2025 winner for the Sustainable Kitchen category," said Rahul Sharda, CEO Angelcare Group. "Our Genie Family of products is known for expertise in odor control, and having our latest addition be recognized by a prestigious organization shows us that our innovation efforts are on the right track. This recognition is a testament to our team's unwavering commitment to providing sustainable solutions that seamlessly integrate into everyday life. Compost Genie was designed to simplify composting while maximizing environmental impact, and this award motivates us to continue innovating for a greener future."

"In a highly crowded and dynamic marketplace, Product of the Year plays a crucial role in linking consumers with the latest innovative products across various industries including food, beverage, personal care, pet care, household, and more," said Mike Nolan, Global CEO of Product of the Year Management. "We're thrilled to celebrate Compost Genie as a 2025 Product of the Year Award Winner, voted on by 40,000 Americans for the unique value, quality, and innovation it brings to households nationwide."

On February 6^th, the complete list of 42 2025 Product of the Year Awards winners was revealed at the annual Product of the Year Awards Event held at Tribeca 360° in New York City. The celebration packed in a night full of entertainment, with Saturday Night Live alums, Rachel Dratch and Alex Moffat, hosting the show.

In tandem with the winner announcement, Compost Genie® is currently featured in a shoppable article on PEOPLE Online created in partnership with Dotdash Meredith, the largest digital and print publisher in America. Ensemble IQ, a premier business intelligence resource with revered publications, including Path To Purchase, Progressive Grocer, Store Brands, Drug Store News and Convenience Store News has also published the news of the 2025 winners in their respective categories.

For further information about Compost Genie®, visit compostgenie.com. Additional details on the full list of 2025 Product of the Year Winners, and a chance to win a selection of the winning products, can be found at productoftheyearusa.com, along with on Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) at #POYUSA2025.

About Angelcare Group
Angelcare® was founded in 1997 by Maurice Pinsonnault, a visionary thinker and doer who never met an idea he couldn't improve upon. As a first-time father who understood how worrying it could be to care for a newborn and being dissatisfied with the selection of baby monitors available, he chose to revolutionize the category, and this is how the Angelcare story began. He then turned his attention and talent to bringing innovation to various products in the baby care and pet industries such as diaper disposal systems, and cat litter disposal systems. From then on, this focus on innovation has made the Angelcare Group a benchmark and leader in its categories, with recognized global brands such as Angelcare, Diaper Genie®, Litter Genie®, Pet Genie®, LitterLocker, Pabobo and Kids'Sleep. Today, our products are sold in more than 50 countries, and address consumer needs for peace of mind, quality of children's sleep and pet wellness. Learn more at www.angelcaregroup.com.

About Compost Genie
Compost Genie® is designed to make compost waste disposal in the kitchen more accessible and efficient than ever before. Designed with modern kitchens in mind, Compost Genie combines large capacity with a proprietary ventilation system that minimizes odors, and enhances the user experience. The system's user-friendly design makes it remarkably easy to clean, addressing a common pain point for those committed to composting. By offering a streamlined solution to waste disposal, Compost Genie empowers consumers to reduce landfill contributions without sacrificing convenience.

About Product of the Year:
Product of the Year is the largest consumer-voted award for product innovation. Established over 30 years ago, POY currently operates in over 40 countries with the same purpose: Guide consumers to the best products in their market and reward manufacturers for quality and innovation. Product of the Year winners are backed by the votes of 40,000 consumers in a national representative study conducted by research partner Kantar, a global leader in consumer research.  The award is a powerful merchandising program for marketers proven to increase product sales, distribution, and awareness.  Winning products are announced in February each year and receive the right to use the Product of the Year logo in marketing communications for two years.  For more information, visit productoftheyearusa.com.

About Kantar:
Kantar is the world's leading marketing data, insight and consultancy company. We know more about how people live, feel, shop, vote, watch and post worldwide than any other company. Working across the entire sales and marketing lifecycle, we help brands uncover growth in an extraordinary world. Kantar services over half of the Fortune 500 companies in 100 countries.

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