ILSR Advocacy Establishes Maryland’s First Organics Diversion Grant Program
A new Maryland law establishes a $250,000 annual grant program for on-farm organics recycling and compost use, wasted food prevention, and food rescue.
A new Maryland law establishes a $250,000 annual grant program for on-farm organics recycling and compost use, wasted food prevention, and food rescue.
More than 200 resources for individuals seeking simple actions to improve their community.
In 2026, the Maryland Legislature passed HB 429/SB 599 “On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program,” establishing an annual grant program for on–farm organics recycling...
In 2022, Washington State passed House Bill 1799, which updated several provisions related to organic materials disposal and management. The bill also addresses compost purchasing,...
A webinar series explores the crucial role of compost in protecting the climate.
By implementing basic best practices, composters can keep rodents from becoming interested in their compost piles or establishing a habitat in their composting sites.
This webinar series offers a deep dive into three aspects of contamination and composting, including on-site management, outreach and education, and measurement.
The Compost and Soil Microscopy Mini-Course introduces the microbial life that exists in healthy soil and the basics of using a microscope and your senses...
Watch this webinar recording to hear how researchers and programs are measuring contamination and learn actionable strategies for using data to drive results.
On July 1, 2024, the City of Pomona, California adopted a comprehensive update to the City of Pomona Zoning and Development Code. The updates removed...
ILSR’s Composting for Community policy team has once again worked with Maryland Delegate Boyce to introduce the Solid Waste Disposal Surcharge and Wasted Food Reduction...
In this webinar, three presenters will share tips and lessons learned on how to use outreach and education to avoid contamination in drop-off and curbside...
Use this rubric to assess how rodent resistant a composting site is, whether it's your own site or a site you manage or oversee.
In this webinar, three food scrap composters share tips and lessons learned about cutting contamination in their finished compost.
ILSR in collaboration with partners in Maryland has developed a pilot composter course for anyone interested in supporting composting initiatives in their communities.