New Video and Poster available: Organic Circularity: From Crop Waste to Compost. On eCommons or on YouTube. The poster and the video both describe how crop waste can be used to create compost to grow more crops, hence improving soil and contributing to a circular economy.
Free two-part webinar series on the ins and outs of on-site organics recycling systems on college campuses. September 16, Part 1 will discuss the management of wasted food and a tool-kit to help campuses implement food waste diversion programs. September 23, Part 2 will feature a panel discussion with representatives from NYS universities currently operating on-site food waste diversion systems. Make sure to register for both at the links above.
FREE Commercial Food Waste Composting Webinar. Green Mountain Technologies is offering this webinar on Thursday, Sept 25 at 1:30 pm EST. Click here to register.
In person Meat and Mortality Composting Workshop September 29, 2025. Join Reber Rock Farm, international mortality composting expert Jean Bonhotal, and the Compost for Good team to learn about animal mortality and butcher waste composting. Sept 29, 1:30 – 3:30 Introductory session at Whitcomb’s Art in Whallonsburg, NY followed by a hands-on workshop 4:00-5:30 at Reber Rock Farm in Essex, NY.
The Institute for Sustainability Engagement (ISE) will be hosting a half-day, in-person workshop on Monday, September 29th at Syracuse University about compost use and soil health. This workshop is intended for agricultural professionals (e.g., farmers or extension professionals who support farmers). The workshop is free to attend, but space is limited so registration is required.
Start Planning A Pumpkin Smash Event Instead of throwing your carved pumpkins into the garbage, some local governments and community groups host pumpkin smashes or pumpkin drop-off events where residents are invited to drop off their pumpkins for composting. Check out the following resources to assist in your planning efforts. • Pumpkin Smash Event Checklist (PDF) • Recorded Webinar - How to Plan a Pumpkin Smash Event for Your Community • SCARCE Pumpkin Smash Resources
NYS Funding/RFP Opportunities and Scholarships—Application Deadlines • October 31, 2025: DEC MWRR Grants for Recycling Coordination and Education Projects • October 31, 2027: DEC MWRR Grants for Recycling Capital Projects • Ongoing: Plastic Free Restaurants Reusables Subsidy Program
TerraCon 2026: The 3rd Annual Terramation Conference will take place February 3–4, 2026, in Tacoma, Washington — and early bird registration is now open until September 30
NJCC 2025 Organic Waste Management Summit will be held October 15, 2025. More information.
Registration now open: 36th Annual NYSAR3 Conference & Trade Show November 12-14, 2025 The Otesaga, 60 Lake Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
USCC Compost 2026 Conference. February 2-5, 2026, Sacramento, CA. To increase access to COMPOST2026 for as many members of the composting industry as possible, USCC is offering scholarships of up to $1,500. Apply by November 15.
Call for Papers. The International Symposium on Animal Mortality Management. Please submit abstracts by January 20, 2026. The conference will take place June 29 - July 2, 2026 in Stevens Point, WI. Sponsor opportunites can be found here.
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