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A Growing Movement: 2022 Community Composter Census

A Growing Movement: 2022 Community Composter Census

Clarissa Libertelli

March 22, 2023

A Growing Movement: 2022 Community Composter Census is the first census of the community composting sector. With more than 50 figures and graphics, the report highlights the sector's diversity of geographic and demographic representation, composting methods, composting feedstocks and output, employment, and community impact.  READ MORE


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Webinar: Census of Community Composters – Key Findings, Challenges & Future Outlook

Webinar: Census of Community Composters – Key Findings, Challenges & Future Outlook

Brenda Platt

May 30, 2023

Part 6 of our Government Support for Community Composting webinar series features a presentation from ILSR's 2022 Community Composter Census lead author Clarissa Libertelli, followed by a moderated panel discussion addressing key challenges to growth and what's needed to support  READ MORE


Free Enrollment in ILSR’s Community Composting 101 Course May 7-13!

Free Enrollment in ILSR's Community Composting 101 Course May 7-13!

Linda Bilsens Brolis

May 1, 2023

ILSR is offering free enrollment in our online certificate course to residents of states and tribal lands in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic during International Compost Awareness Week.  READ MORE


ILSR Helps Pass Bill Expanding On-Farm Composting of Food Scraps in MD!

ILSR Helps Pass Bill Expanding On-Farm Composting of Food Scraps in MD!

Linda Bilsens Brolis

April 14, 2023

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Figures from A Growing Movement: 2022 Community Composter Census

Figures from A Growing Movement: 2022 Community Composter Census

Clarissa Libertelli

March 31, 2023

ILSR’s March 2023 report, A Growing Movement: 2022 Community Composter Census, is the first census of community composters to track the nature and growth of this sector, identify its key challenges, and demonstrate its benefits. Select figures are available for download to hel  READ MORE


Government Support for Community Composting Part 5: Food-Scrap Drop-Off Partnerships with Local Government

Government Support for Community Composting Part 5: Food-Scrap Drop-Off Partnerships with Local Government

Brenda Platt

March 27, 2023

Part 5 of our Government Support for Community Composting webinar series features case studies from Western New York in which local community composters and volunteers advocate and work alongside elected officials to bring forth change.  READ MORE