Minnesota Composting Council

Economic Impact Study

The 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.

Economic Impact Study of the Minnesota Compost Industry

Annual Meeting - Thank you!

Thank you to all who attended the MNCC's annual meeting on December 6, 2018.

2018 MNCC Annual Meeting PowerPoint

The MNCC welcomes suggestions from its members and perspective members on future workshop ideas, its legislative platform and policies, and items that would be helpful to improve the composting industry in Minnesota. Please review our approved 2019 legislative policies and priorities and let us know your thoughts.

We are happy to share some of our accomplishments in 2018 and priorities for 2019.

2018 MNCC Accomplishments

Events:
- January workshop on commercial organics
- July Compost Operator Training (supported through a MPCA Environmental Assistance Grant)
Legislative activities:
- Supported Governor's Bonding Bill funding to increase composting capacity
- Opposed auxiliary container bills (HF3606, SF3135)
Education & Outreach:
- Plate to Garden Compost events held throughout Minnesota
- Promotion of International Compost Awareness Week
- Assistance from Carver County's MN GreenCorps Member in 2017 - 2018 and 2018 - 2019
- Applied for MPCA Environmental Assistance Grant to assist with Market Development work (will hear if awarded grant in Fall 2018)
Industry Support:
- Updated letter that is sent to manufacturers, distributors and retailers regarding products with confusing or misleading labeling
- Partnering with MnDOT to understand how best to help expand compost use
- Partnering with MDA to educate composters on management of invasive species and noxious weeds

Join the MNCC today and help continue efforts to expand and support the composting industry in Minnesota!

Plate to Garden Compost

Plate to Garden Compost provides community organization, schools, and others the opportunity to raise money while educating citizens about the benefits of composting and using finished compost.

For program details, past events, and pictures Click Here

Members Only Web Area

MNCC 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.

MNCC members were emailed an invite to create their own username and password to receive access to these pages. If you did not see the email in your inbox, check your junk folder. If you still aren’t seeing the email, send us an email at compostmn@gmail.com and we’ll help you troubleshoot the issue.

The MNCC would like to thank all our past sponsors

The Compost Story

The Compost Story involves a host of film stars urging citizens to compost. Much of the funding for the project came from members of the USCC after one of the founders, Finian Makepeace, introduced the project at COMPOST2017.

Share the video with others who may not understand the benefits of composting and using compost. For more, visit their website: kisstheground.com/thecompoststory