Real Talk with a Product and Zero Waste Specialist

by | Jul 19, 2024 | Advocacy, Commercial Composting Programs, Education and Outreach, Events, Grocery Stores & Farmers Markets, IFSCC News, Market Development, Member Accomplishments, Policy, Repurposing Food Scraps, Restaurants & Caterers, Service Providers, Sustaining Members, Waste Reduction

This post was written by Amy Bartucci, IFSCC Administrator. I recently learned more than I could ever imagine about the incredible work led by our very own, Jamie Brown. Jamie is a Product and Zero Waste Specialist of EcoProducts, one of the two IFSCC Platinum...

Be Loyal to the Soil!

by | Mar 16, 2024 | Agriculture, Backyard Composting, Benefits of Compost, Community Drop-off Programs, Community Gardens, Education and Outreach, Events, Grocery Stores & Farmers Markets, Member Accomplishments, Repurposing Food Scraps, Waste Reduction

“Compost is the answer.” This was the gist of a beautiful afternoon during Soil Health Week (March 4 – 10) with the Illinois Stewardship Alliance. Fremont Township Garden volunteers and community members throughout the region gathered with the...

Thoughts on Sustainability at the largest convention center in North America

by | Jul 7, 2023 | Commercial Composting Programs, Education and Outreach, Events, Food Donation, Institutions & Organizations, Member Accomplishments, Repurposing Food Scraps, Restaurants & Caterers, Service Providers, Sustaining Members, Waste Reduction

The Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition reached out to SAVOR, our valued Sustaining Platinum Member, and learned about their organics recycling program and so much more. After more than eight years with the food service company responsible for providing...

A Smashed Pumpkin is Better Than a Rotted One

by | Oct 4, 2022 | Backyard Composting, Benefits of Compost, Community Drop-off Programs, Community Gardens, Curbside Composting, Education and Outreach, Events, Member Accomplishments, Municipalities & Counties, Repurposing Food Scraps, Sustaining Members, Waste Reduction

By Liz Kunkle, Founder of Go Green Winnetka, IFSCC Board Member and Committee Co-Chair   Pumpkin collection events, or “Smashes,” are spreading throughout Chicagoland and beyond! Learn why, where, when, and how to compost your pumpkins rather than send them to...

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...