• 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 

Full size woodchip map for mobile devices

 Thousands of Dollars to Emerging Composters given at COMPOST2025! The ECC is a business pitch competition open to entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses in the organics recycling space. Apply by November 21, 2024.

 NYSAR3 35th Annual Conference & Trade Show: November 19-21 at the Otesaga, Cooperstown, NY.

NEW- DEC Grant Programs for Municipalities and Local Emergency Food Relief: Apply by January 31, 2025

CWMI July 2024 Update: Read about what's been going in the compostng world. 

 Compost 2025 - Thirsty for Solutions: USCC's annual conference. January 27-30, Phoenix, AZ. Attend or volunteer by December 15.            

International Symposium on Animal Mortality Management: Stevens Point, WI  June 23-26, 2025. Call for Papers and Posters is still open.

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.