by Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition | Dec 5, 2019 | Benefits of Compost, Education and Outreach, Events
Compost amendment helps to develop healthy soils. IFSC partner organizations Midwest Grows Green and its parent organization, the IPM Institute of North America, advocate for, and help organizations and individuals learn about and implement, Integrated Pest Management...
by Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition | Nov 19, 2019 | Education and Outreach, Events, Member Accomplishments, Municipalities & Counties
Forty percent of all food in the United States is wasted every year. To address this crucial issue, the Village of Oak Park issued a proclamation declaring November 3-9, 2019 “Food Waste Awareness Week.” Throughout the week, the Interfaith Green Network,...
by Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition | Oct 28, 2019 | Events, IFSCC News
Join IFSC for a FREE fall forum to learn about programs and progress of composting in the region and where we go from here. The forum will be followed by a networking social event. The forum will take place on Wednesday, November 6th, 1-3 PM at Hickory Knolls...
by Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition | Oct 25, 2018 | Events, IFSCC News
Registration is available for Greenbuild – the in-person experience for sustainability in the built environment. The event is this November in Chicago. In 2018, Greenbuild is enhancing the attendee experience and bringing you new ways to engage and learn. The mindful...
by Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition | Apr 24, 2017 | Case Studies, Events, Member Accomplishments, Municipalities & Counties, Waste Reduction
Our thanks to IFSC member Michelle Gibson of the DeKalb County Health Department for sharing this success story and writing this blog post! Illinois is the largest producer of pumpkins in the United States. Every year Sycamore, Illinois hosts their annual Pumpkin...
by Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition | Mar 10, 2017 | Case Studies, Community Gardens, Education and Outreach, Events, Member Accomplishments, Vermicomposting
The mission of the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (LVEJO) of Chicago, IL is to organize with the community to accomplish environmental justice in Little Village and achieve the self-determination of immigrant, low-income, and working-class families....
