Large Scale Composting
Composting is a “no regrets” natural climate solution that reduces methane emissions, sequesters carbon, and increases soil health. Decomposition or organic matter recycles food waste back into the ground where its nutrients can foster growth instead of harming the atmosphere. On a large scale, composting has the potential to counter GHG emissions worldwide and build soil locally, supporting increased resilience.
City, county, state, and Tribal governments are well positioned to enable and implement large-scale composting with a variety of economic, environmental, agricultural, and community co-benefits. And the movement is growing. According to FoodPrint, a food-focused nonprofit, municipal composting programs grew 49 percent from 2021 to 2023.1 And there are an increasing number of governments interested in piloting, expanding, or improving their compost programs.
At this convening, we will explore ways our networks can implement and expand large-scale composting programs. Through deep discussion and collaboration we will develop action plans to accelerate and optimize large-scale, government-supported composting programs–from landfill diversion to the “last mile” of compost utilization–to build healthy soils.
In addition, this convening is designed to offer the gift of time. We believe that a few days in a beautiful, natural setting helps participants find fresh perspective. And we believe that this time connecting with peers helps form relationships that will support us as we work towards impactful solutions.
