Building a robust food scrap recycling industry in illinois
The Illinois Food Scrap Coalition (IFSC) is a thriving not-for-profit organization advancing diversion and composting of organics in Illinois through advocacy, program implementation, market and business development, policy, and outreach.
Upcoming Events
IFSC General Body Meeting: August 1, 12:00-1:00
IFSC General Body Meeting
August 1st, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Midwest Grows Green and Save Our Soil
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Find haulers to pick up your food scraps
Buy Compost
Learn where to buy this healthy soil amendment
Composting Facilities
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Restaurant + Municipality Toolkits
Learn how to start a compost program
IFSC Blog
Read about IFSC member events, accomplishments, programs, services and opportunities.
Call to Action: Support Resolution Declaring Compost Awareness Week in IL
The Illinois Food Scrap Coalition (IFSC) Policy Committee would like to share the following time sensitive information with all IFSC members: SR706 was introduced by Senator Laura Fine in January of this year. It recognizes the various benefits of composting and...
2021 CLIMATE AND WASTE REPORTS IN ILLINOIS AND CHICAGO – Summary
By Liz Kunkle, IFSC Policy Committee Co-chair I. INTRODUCTION Recognizing the urgent need to protect natural resources and minimize activities contributing to climate change, the State of Illinois, the Chicagoland Region, and the City of Chicago undertook recent...
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Composting Legislation
There are many Illinois laws that encourage infrastructure and resource development, fostering growth in the composting industry. IFSC supports these policies that promote composting and increase the diversion of food scrap from landfills.
2022 General Body Meeting dates
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2022 Illinois Food Scrap Coalition Supporting Members
Platinum Partner ($3,000+)
Gold Partners ($1,000)
Silver Partners ($500)
