In this newsletter
  • NEW Illinois compost facility map
  • Green Partner level added to the We Compost program
  • Illinois Policy update
  • Upcoming Events
  • National News
NEW Illinois compost faclity map
Find an Illinois Compost Facility with this map!
Who composts food scraps? How do I find the nearest facility? Where can I find OMRI listed compost?

Our Compost Facility map answers all those questions and more! Be one of the first to explore our Illinois Composter Facility Map. Want to leave a comment? Email illinoiscomposts@gmail.com
NEW We Compost Green Partner level
Our popular free We Compost recognition program just got a little bigg er ! In addition to recognizing restaurants, schools, universities, businesses, and institutions that compost their food scraps via a commercial collection service we will also be recognizing those that compost on site, with the new Green Partner level.

If you've been waiting for just this opportunity, fill out the form to get recognized HERE.
Illinois Composting Policy Update
HB4790 –  Increase Compost Use (Rep. Carol Sente/Sen. Dave Koehler) This legislation increases the use of compost in transportation projects at the state, and helps create a market for the use of compost in Illinois. Any state agency that undertakes a landscaping project requiring the use of new or offsite soil for landscape-related use and that is located within 10 miles of any IEPA permitted compost facility shall request a separate bid for compost-amended soil as part of that project. Thank you to members Walter Willis and Mike DiMucci for going to Springfield to support this bill, which has passed both chambers and is now on its way to the governor's desk.

SB2606   – Food Donation Policy (Sen. John Curran/Rep. Carol Sente) This legislation would require that state agencies have a policy in place to donate leftover food, and possible organizations and pantries where leftover food can be donated. This has passed both chambers unanimously and is heading to the governor.

Please check out the  US Composting Council Advocacy Update  for actions you can take to support compost manufacturing and food scrap diversion industries.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Committee meeting conference calls are in GREEN. All are invited to attend! Email the committee's chair for call-in information.
IFSC participating and member/partner events are in PURPLE
Non IFSC events are in BLUE

  • Webinar: Exploring Best Practices in University Composting Programs Thursday, July 19th, 1-2:15pm. Hosted by the Composting Collaborative. Learn more and register HERE
  • We Compost Committee Meeting Friday, July 20th, 12 noon. Chair: Mary Beth Schaye mbschaye(at)collectiveresource(dot)us
  • Social Media & Website Committee Meeting Tuesday, July 24th, 10am. Chair: Joy Scrogum, jscrogum(at)illinois(dot)edu
  • Market Development Committee Meeting Tuesday August 21st, 9am. Chair: Benjamin Krumstok benjamin(at)compostingpartners(dot)com & Kay McKeen kay(at)scarce(dot)org  
  • USCC Compost Operations Training Courses Monday, July 30 - Friday, August 3rd in East Lansing, MI. Learn more and register HERE
  • Communications & Outreach Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 14th, 9am. Chair: Stephanie Katsarsos: steph(at)brightbeat(dot)com
  • Education Committee Meeting TBD. Chair: Jen Nelson jennifer(at)sevengenerationsahead(dot)org
  • Oak Park Micro Brew Review Saturday, August 18th, 3pm. Hosted by Seven Generations Ahead. Learn more and pre-order your tickets HERE
  • SAVE THE DATE!! ILCSWMA Annual Conference Thursday, November 1st to Friday, November 2nd at Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center. More information http://www.ilcswma.org/

Want to see your composting related events on our calendar? Email Illinoiscomposts@gmail.com with your event info!
Composting in the news:
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Dear fellow IFSC members,

We love facilitating zero waste events but the bigger part of our business is providing food scrap diversion. As a thank you for the good green work that you do, we have a gift for you. If you are not yet using our food scrap collection service at your home, and if you are in our service area, we’d like to give you your first three pickups for free. 

Read more about this IFSC exclusive offer and how it works HERE
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