RSVP for the IFSC Membership Appreciation and Networking Event, October 27th

by | Sep 8, 2022 | Events, IFSCC News, Repurposing Food Scraps, Restaurants & Caterers, Sustaining Members, We Compost Program

By Amy Bartucci, IFSC Administrative Coordinator and We Compost Committee Co-Chair It’s been a minute since the IFSC gathered for an in person networking event. This October 27th, we plan to change that. Like many other organizations and businesses, the IFSC had...

SWALCO & Collaborators “Dig In” with first actions steps of a Pilot Project to Promote Compost Use and Divert Food Scraps

by | Feb 23, 2021 | Agriculture, Benefits of Compost, Community Gardens, Education and Outreach, IFSCC News, Member Accomplishments, Sustaining Members, Universities & Schools, Waste Reduction

By Merleanne Rampale, SWALCO In August, 2020, SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, Illinois) was awarded a Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction pilot project grant from the USDA and NRCS. The primary goal of the grant is to assist local government with...

Municipality Food Scrap Composting Information on the IFSC Website

by | Dec 21, 2020 | Commercial Composting Programs, Community Drop-off Programs, Curbside Composting, IFSCC News, Residential Composting Service, We Compost Program

If you’re wondering whether or not your municipality offers curbside commercial compost collection service for residents, or are interested in how much such a service might cost, you can find a list of “Municipalities that Compost” under...