Backyard & Small Site Compost Workshop
Tuesday May 5th, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. As part of International Compost Awareness (ICAW) Week, the MNCC and the Association of Recycling Managers (ARM) will be hosting a Backyard & Small Site Composting Workshop. The workshop is geared toward community gardeners, urban farmers and regulators. Presentations will focus on the composting process and new regulations governing backyard and small sites composting. A draft ordinance, which complies with new MPCA rules, contains suggested language for regulating backyard and small site compost sites will be shared at the event. Speakers will cover the new regulations, the compost process and small site operators will share information about their site and its operations. 
A fundraising opportunity that also helps the environment!
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. Click the image above for the brochure. The MNCC will arrange for finished compost to be delivered from the nearest compost site, provide bags to fill with compost and educational materials for hosting organizations to distribute. The organizations are responsible for finding volunteers to help fill bags of compost on the day of the event. By delivering compost in bulk, customers get to see and feel the product prior to purchasing it. Plate to Garden Compost is a win-win for community organizations and the environment! International Compost Awareness Week is May 3rd - 9th, 2015
Start planning your 2015 ICAW event now! Read the USCC's press release.
Congratulations to Emily Mozzone, 12th Grader from Tahoma High School in Maple Valley, Washington for designing the winning 2015 International Compost Awareness Week poster! It's not too early to start designing a poster for 2016's contest! |
Stay Informed about the MNCC
JOIN A COMMITTEE: Get involved with the MNCC - contact compostmn@gmail.com for opportunities.
BECOME A MEMBER OF THE MNCC and help us reduce the waste going to landfills and promote this environmentally friendly industry - Click here for full details. Composting worth $148 million to Minnesota's Economy! Read the study for more information!
US Composting Council's World Soil DayThe Composting Council Research and Education Foundation, in partnership with the U.N. Global Soil Partnership celebrating the International Year of Soils, and the USCC invite you to share this video about World Soils Day with your customers, employees, friends and elected officials!WE'D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU:
What sites would you like to tour? What speakers or topics would you like to hear about? What would help you and your organization? What would you like to share with your colleagues? Email compostmn@gmail.com with ideas. |
About Us: The Minnesota Composting Council is a member driven non-profit dedicated to advancing the recycling of organic materials in the state of Minnesota. To make the composting industry successful, the MNCC seeks the participation of businesses associated with the composting industry and the public sector. Activities the MNCC is organizing include site visits and guest speakers.
Visit our Advocacy page for access to the MNCC's comments on the MPCA proposed rules governing Compost Facilities, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7035.
Visit our Advocacy page for access to the MNCC's comments on the MPCA proposed rules governing Compost Facilities, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7035.
Composting in the News:
2/20/2015 - Soil & Mulch Producer News: Minnesota Compost Rule Changes Get Frosty Reception from Industry
2/09/2015 - CBS Minnesota: Study: Compost Industry Brings Jobs, $148M to Minn. Economy
2/4/2015 - Eco Watch: Diane Rehm Examines the Dangers of Monsanto’s Roundup and Dow’s Enlist Duo Herbicides
2/4/2015 - Resource Recycling: Organics collection on the way in Minneapolis
1/30/2015 - SC Times: Study finds healthy growth for Minn. compost industry
1/27/2015 - MN Public Radio: A look at Minnesota's compost efforts
1/16/2015 - Gainesville Times: Gardening experts share tips on composting in the cold
1/14/2015 - The Reflector: Worm Composting to get rid of food scraps
12/18/2014 - The McDonough Conversations: Save the Soil, Save ourselves
10/27/2014 - National Swell: Can a Little Bit of Compost Help Fight Climate Change?
10/23/2014 - USEPA: EPA proposes to Remove 72 Chemicals from Approved Pesticide Inert Ingredient List
10/15/2014 - Channel 5 News: Hale Family Demonstrates Ease of Organics Recycling
10/1/2014 - The Pine City Pioneer: Pine City Compost Site Reopens
Recent Studies:
Zero Waste Composting from Eureka Recycling
2/20/2015 - Soil & Mulch Producer News: Minnesota Compost Rule Changes Get Frosty Reception from Industry
2/09/2015 - CBS Minnesota: Study: Compost Industry Brings Jobs, $148M to Minn. Economy
2/4/2015 - Eco Watch: Diane Rehm Examines the Dangers of Monsanto’s Roundup and Dow’s Enlist Duo Herbicides
2/4/2015 - Resource Recycling: Organics collection on the way in Minneapolis
1/30/2015 - SC Times: Study finds healthy growth for Minn. compost industry
1/27/2015 - MN Public Radio: A look at Minnesota's compost efforts
1/16/2015 - Gainesville Times: Gardening experts share tips on composting in the cold
1/14/2015 - The Reflector: Worm Composting to get rid of food scraps
12/18/2014 - The McDonough Conversations: Save the Soil, Save ourselves
10/27/2014 - National Swell: Can a Little Bit of Compost Help Fight Climate Change?
10/23/2014 - USEPA: EPA proposes to Remove 72 Chemicals from Approved Pesticide Inert Ingredient List
10/15/2014 - Channel 5 News: Hale Family Demonstrates Ease of Organics Recycling
10/1/2014 - The Pine City Pioneer: Pine City Compost Site Reopens
Recent Studies:
Zero Waste Composting from Eureka Recycling
