Composting for Community

What We Do

Catalyze distributed and diverse local composting around the country in order to cut food loss, enhance soils, support local food production, and protect the climate while addressing community prosperity and equity issues.
Community Composting

Community Composting

Coalition-building and support for community composters.
Policy
The Maryland State House capitol building in Annapolis, Maryland. Credit: SerrNovik. iStock photo by Getty Images

Policy

Research and advocacy to change the rules.
Training

Training

Education and resources for local composting.

Our Vision

Thriving, equitable communities that compost to cut waste, enhance soil, protect the climate, and build community.

Our Top Resources

Webinars

Webinars

In our webinar series, we explore a variety of topics relevant to community composters, from climate to hauling permits.
Podcasts

Podcasts

Our podcast brings you stories from the people doing this work on the ground and in the soil.
Infographics and Posters

Infographics and Posters

Learn how composting protects the soil and climate while creating jobs in our series of posters and infographics.
Guides and Reports

Guides and Reports

Our research highlights the environmental, social, and economic benefits of community composting.
Map of Community Composters

Map of Community Composters

Our map provides an interactive illustration of how communities pursue locally based composting capacity and enterprises.

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