About IFSCC

Mission

The Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition (IFSCC) is a thriving not-for-profit organization advancing diversion and composting of all organics in Illinois through advocacy, program implementation, market and business development, policy, and outreach.

Vision

We envision a future where all Illinoisans see organic materials as valuable resources and urgently take action to rescue edible food and divert food scraps to avoid emissions, and to restore nutrients to the soil through the creation and use of compost.

Board of Directors

2024 -2025 Board Members

Benjamin Krumstok, Composting Partners-Executive Director

Amy Bartucci, Administrator

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Elizabeth Bosarge, University of Illinois Chicago, IFSCC Secretary

Josh Connell, Lakeshore Recycling Systems

Mike DiMucci, Garden Prairie Organics

Lisa Disbrow, WM

Liam Donnelly, WasteNot Compost

Laura Gale, St Louis Composting

Kila Harwick, Green Soils Management

 

Erlene Howard, Collective Resource Compost, IFSCC Treasurer

Stephanie Katsaros, Bright Beat

Liz Kunkle, Illinois Environmental Council, Go Green Winnetka

Spencer LaBelle, SCS Engineers

John Lardner, JPL Environmental Engineering, IFSCC Chair

Kay McKeen, SCARCE

Charlie Murphy, Midwest Compost, IFSCC Vice Chair

Jen Nelson, Seven Generations Ahead

Merleanne Rampale, SWALCO

Committees + Groups

Consider joining IFSCC partners & members on an active committee to support initiatives, improve services and expand marketability of finished compost.

Joining a committee is an opportunity to build relationships in your sector of interest and move the marker on food scrap diversion across the state while simultaneously strengthening your connection to the overall composting industry in Illinois.

NEW! The Young Professionals Group of the IFSCC is to connect young people to each other in the composting industry while furthering the success of the Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition. Each young professional will be assigned to a committee to take notes, listen in, report back to the general young professional group and then collaborate on projects in need of leadership. If you’re between 21-35 years old or have less than five years of experience, and looking to break into the compost industry, this group is for you! Fill out an Interest Form HERE.

The IFSCC is the sponsoring organization of the U.S. Composting Council-Illinois Chapter

Collaboration

COLLABORATION SPOTLIGHT – Wasted Food Action Alliance

The Wasted Food Action Alliance (WFAA) aims to develop a working strategy and action platform that makes Illinois a leader in reducing wasted food through collaboration, education, and policy.

IFSCC members drive the strategic direction and facilitation of the group.

Strategic Plan

Annual Reports

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