Kevin Tritz Memorial Fund
At the request of the Tritz Family and Specialized Environment Technologies (SET) the Minnesota Composting Council is pleased to honor Kevin Tritz by establishing the Kevin Tritz Memorial Fund. Kevin passed away from pancreatic cancer on August 8, 2020. Kevin was an enthusiastic supporter of the Minnesota compost industry and the greater US compost industry. The Family and SET have requested that funds donated to the Kevin Tritz Memorial Fund be dedicated to research that brings sound science to the composting industry and education that furthers the public's understanding of the positive impacts to the environment of using compost.
Visitation at 10:00 Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 2385 Commerce Dr., Mound, MN 55364 Services for Kevin are: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Funeral Mass at 11:00 am Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 2385 Commerce Dr., Mound, MN 55364 Face masks required. Please adhere to MN social distancing guidelines. All are welcome! Donate to the Kevin Tritz Memorial Fund
Compostable Products LegislationDue to COVID-19 this piece of legislation did not move forward in the 2020 Legislative Session. The MNCC will continue to work with the MPCA and the Governors office to forward this legislation in the 2021 Legislative Session. The legislative language proposed proper labeling of plastic food service products that meet ASTM standards, makes those products easily identifiable to consumers and prevents green washing of plastic food service products as compostable or biodegradable if those products that do not meet the ASTM standards. For Bill details Click here.
Note: This is the language that will be introduced, however changes maybe made as the bill moves through the legislative process. New Report on Phosphorus in Compost. Click here to read the full report.Register your Plate to Garden Compost event today!
Organics Locator Map Now Available
Economic Impact StudyThe MNCC is proud to present the Economic Impact Study of the Minnesota Compost Industry! Published in December 2018, this study dives into the composting world and takes a comprehensive look at the economic impact and economic growth potential of Minnesota's composting industry. With direct comparisons drawn between recent data and data gathered in the MNCC's 2014 Economic Impact Survey, these newly released results showcase the vibrant, growing compost industry in Minnesota.
Members Only Web AreaMNCC has launched a members only area of the website. The first area added is a "Members Events" webpage. Members will be able access reduced member registration rates for all MNCC workshops and trainings.
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