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ILSR Convenes the 7th National Cultivating Community Composting Forum
Clarissa Libertelli
October 11, 2022
In collaboration with the US Composting Council (USCC), the Institute for Local Self-Reliance announces a forum and field day for community composters to be held in conjunction with USCC’s International Conference and Trade Show, COMPOST2023, in Ontario, CA. READ MORE
Poster: What is Composting?
December 13, 2022
Composting is a process driven by organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye, that transforms raw materials into a valuable soil amendment. Use our new poster to share the magic of compost with your community! READ MORE
ILSR Supports Community Composting in Baltimore
Sophia Hosain
November 11, 2022
Feature image: Plantation Park Heights compost workday 2021 In recent years, the momentum for urban composting has been building in Baltimore, and yet more local READ MORE
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Poster in Spanish: What is Composting?
December 20, 2022
Composting is a process driven by organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye, that transforms raw materials into a valuable soil amendment. Use our new poster to share the magic of compost with your community! READ MORE
Webinar Series: Government Support for Community Composting
Brenda Platt
November 18, 2022
Are you a local government interested in reducing and recycling wasted food and curious to learn how you can help spur community-scale composting? Or perhaps you are a community-oriented composter or micro hauler searching for public-private partnerships. This webinar series READ MORE
Government Support for Community Composting Part 4: A Menu of Options – Zoning, Grants, and Contracts
Brenda Platt
November 18, 2022
Part 4 of our Government Support for Community Composting webinar series features a menu of options local governments can consider to support community-scale composting activities, from zoning updates to small grants and direct contracts. READ MORE
Webinar: State Permitting Pathways for Advancing On-Farm Composting
November 3, 2022
Farmers have a vital role to play in producing and utilizing compost to restore depleted soils. Some states have instituted permit exemptions and other regulatory pathways to support on-farm composting. This webinar will explore models from around the country and READ MORE
Webinar: The Role of Farms in Decentralized Composting
October 20, 2022
What role can farms play in creating decentralized composting infrastructure? This webinar will explore models from Austria and Spain that include and benefit farms. READ MORE