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Looking to start a composting program at your business?
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Save money by reducing waste? 

Join us Wednesday, December 6 to learn more

From this session you will​

• Gain valuable knowledge about grant programs and funding sources to help offset your start-up costs.
• Understand how composting/waste diversion can save your business money.
• Receive first-hand knowledge from local business representatives who have recently implemented organics recycling around the metro and will discuss their program and share their challenges and tips for success.
• Learn about sourcing the right compostable products from a variety of regional suppliers.
• Hear from compost operators who will give you a better understanding of the circularity of organics recycling, why it matters, and the many benefits of using compost as an end product.

Register Early and Save!
$45 MNCC Members ($55 after November 29)
$55 Non Members ($75 after November 29)

REGISTER TODAY

EVENT SCHEDULE

TIME	SESSION
9:30 – 10:00 am ​	Registration, Coffee, Snacks, Mingling
10:00 – 10:15 am	Welcome from MNCC ​What have we been up to this year
10:15 – 11:15 am	BUSINESS PANEL Moderated by Jon Klapperich Panelists Mary Beckman, Gramercy Park Cooperative Lourdes Hernandez, Irish Fair Joshua Yamauchi, St. Francis Regional ​Medical Center Heidi Stark, Kruse Markit
11:15 – 11:30 am	Snack/Coffee Break
11:30 am – 12:30 pm	​COMPOSTABLE PRODUCTS PANEL Moderated by Keely Shultz  Panelists ​Jamie Brown, Eco Products Simon Hefty, CompostitALL.com  Danny Mishek, SelfEco
12:30 – 1:45 pm	Lunch, Mingling
​1:45 – 3:00 pm	COMPOSTERS PANEL Moderated by Rob Friend, Executive Director, WasteWise Panelists Glacial Ridge Composting Facility Nathan Reinbold  Western Lake Superior Sanitary District Tim Lundell  Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Dustin Montey

Presenting Sponsor:

Receive a chance to win a
Swag Bag from Eco Products
Including a $100 Gift Card
with other EcoProduct items

Contributing Partner:

Supporting Partner:

There will be ample time for Q&A
and mingling during this event

Lunch from Kruse Markit Included

​Parking is Free and Accessible

Happy Hour to follow at a nearby establishment TBD.

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Not Yet a Member?
​Join or Renew Today

MNCC membership good now through December 31, 2023.
If you'd like an invoice for membership, email us at compostmn@gmail.com.

RENEWING MEMBERS

NEW MEMBERS

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MNCC Supports Minnesota’s Composting Industry

Trainings & Workshops

Professional online and in-person learning, taught by leading experts.

• 3- Day Compost Operators Training
• Business Compost Event
• ​Understanding the Current Compost QA/QC Systems in Minnesota

Community Outreach

Plate to Garden Compost provides opportunity for organizations to raise money, while educating citizens about the benefits of composting and use of finished compost.

Legislative Action

Legislative monitoring and prioritizing. 
Compostable product labeling bill passed in the 2023 Legislative Session! 

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Supporting Composter

MNCC sub group is developing a series of workshops called Defining Compost to help ensure the highest quality product for the end user.

Market Development

Support the expansion of the composting industry in Minnesota. This includes collection, processing and creating new opportunities.

Compliance of Resources

​Highlight useful resources related to implementing organics collection and recycling programs.

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3 Ways to Help Advance Composting in Minnesota

Renew or Become a Member

Donate to the Kevin Tritz Memorial Fund

SPONSOR A PROGRAM OR EVENT

Volunteer for a Committee or Event

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