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 | Apr 2, 2019 | IFSCC News
The 2019 strategic plan for the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition (IFSC) has been finalized and is now available online. You may download the plan (in PDF format) directly at https://illinoiscomposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IFSC_2019StratPlan_FINAL.pdf or find a...
by Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition | Dec 10, 2018 | Education and Outreach, Institutions & Organizations, Sustaining Members, Universities & Schools
IFSC is grateful to Seven Generations Ahead (SGA) for being a Platinum level Sustaining Partner. Contributions from Sustaining Partners help further the impact of IFSC’s efforts to support and grow composting infrastructure in Illinois. Take a moment to learn...
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 | Jul 10, 2017 | Education and Outreach, Institutions & Organizations, Sustaining Members
Schools and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education, also known as SCARCE, is an award-winning environmental education non-profit agency dedicated to creating sustainable communities. They accomplish this through innovative and hands-on education...
by Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition | Jun 6, 2017 | Benefits of Compost, Commercial Composting Programs, Service Providers, Sustaining Members
IFSC is grateful to Midwest Organics Recycling (MOR) for being a Gold level Sustaining Partner. Contributions from Sustaining Partners help further the impact of IFSC’s efforts to support and grow composting infrastructure in Illinois. Take a moment to learn...
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....
by Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition | Oct 19, 2016 | Case Studies, Community Drop-off Programs, Community Gardens, Education and Outreach, Events, Municipalities & Counties
IFSC Guest Blog Series by Michelle Gibson, Solid Waste Specialist for DeKalb County Health Department Caring for the environment is not just for elite, well-educated people. Caring for the environment is everyone’s duty. Environmental stewardship should unite...
by Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition | Aug 22, 2016 | Case Studies, Curbside Composting, Municipalities & Counties, Service Providers
IFSC Guest Blog Series by Melissa Markay, Environmental Division Intern for DuPage County, IL Throughout the United States roughly forty-percent of food generated annually is not eaten. The majority of this food waste is taken to landfills to rot, but what if there...
