• identifying critical needs through working with stakeholders;
• building on the strengths of Cornell--its faculty and staff;
• teamwork and collaboration including on and off-campus colleagues and stakeholders;
• a focus on multidisciplinary work; and
• integration of research and outreach.

Link to e-Commons for all of CWMI's material 

Free 3-part Webinar Series:  Business Fundamentals for Compost Operations. Register here for Part 1, Tuesday June 17, 1:30 - 2:45 pm EDT.  

Introducing NY-CORE: The NY-CORE is a new initiative that will continue the work of the Cornell Waste Management Institute. NY-CORE is supported by funding from NYS DEC. The Section of Soil and Crop Sciences in the School of Integrative Plant Science is seeking a Director and Senior Extension Associate to lead the newly formed New York Center for Organics Recycling and Education (NY-CORE) at Cornell University in Ithaca NY.

NYSAR3 is generously offering three scholarships for aspiring composting professionals who are based in New York State to attend COTC below.   Scholarships will cover 50 percent of the “Early Bird” registration costs* for small businesses, organizations, or municipalities only. “Early Bird” rates for small entities are $1,350 (USCC Members) or $1,510 (non-USCC Members). Please apply by June 6, 2025.

The Composting Consortium Launches a New Grant Program for Composters and Communities to Increase Recovery of Compostable Packaging and Food Scraps. Apply now to learn more about eligible projects, selection criteria and the application process. The application closes at 11:59 pm PST on June 13. Click for details.  

Call for Speakers and Save the Date. NJCC 2025 Organic Waste Mangement Summit will be held October 15, 2025. They are calling for speakers, sponsors and exhibitors by June 15, 2025.  

Compost Operations Training Course (COTC): Mark your calendars! CREF will be offering its five-day COTC at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County (2715 US-44, Millbrook, NY 12545) from July 21-25, 2025. Register by July 18, 2025.

SAVE THE DATE. June 28 - July 2, 2026 in Stevens Point, WI. The International Symposium on Animal Mortality Management has been Rescheduled! 

Concerns with Application of Sewage Sludge on Farmland: Document by Murray McBride that addresses PFAS in sludge.  

Improving Turf and Soil Health, Reducing Energy Use and Assessing Tick Populations by Mulching Leaves in Place: Article published in Compost Science and Utilization. 

The Effect of Denim Fabric as a Feedstock in Large Scale Composting of Manure/Bedding and Food Scrap: Article published in Compost Science and Utilization.