Compost Research & Education Foundation

06/03/2026

Join us on June 11 at 1:00 pm for Grow, Eat, Compost, Repeat: A Deep Dive Into Circular Farming With Compost. This webinar will feature leaders from compost manufacturing and agriculture industries as they share real-world examples of how compost supports local circular economies. ♻️🪱

Drawing from case studies in Washington state, we'll discuss practical considerations for developing successful compost/agricultural partnerships, implementing farm-based compost systems, and using compost to address on-farm environmental challenges such as stormwater runoff.

$19 for USCC members, $29 for non-members. This webinar will be recorded and made available to all registrants in a follow-up email. Hold your spot: https://bit.ly/4uRZaHZ

Thanks to our speakers from Cedar Grove, Natural Selection Farms, and Sound Sustainable Farms!

05/21/2026

We’re excited to share that we’ve been selected as a ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund grantee for its “Minimizing Methane Through Food Waste Solutions” open call!

Reducing food loss and waste is one of the most powerful levers to cut emissions. Landfills alone account for roughly 14% of total methane emissions in the U.S., and it’s estimated that 58% of landfill methane comes from food waste. CREF tackling that challenge head-on by modernizing the nation’s compost testing standards to strengthen compost quality, improve measurement methodologies, and help build greater trust and scalability across the composting industry. Thus, supporting the larger effort to keep food waste out of landfills and wastewater systems and, instead, transform it into valuable products and resources that support a more circular and resilient food system.

Learn more in the press release https://refed.org/articles/refed-announces-2m-in-grants-to-nine-organizations-tackling-methane-through-its-catalytic-grant-fund/.

A data-driven guide for businesses, government, funders, and nonprofits to collectively reduce food waste at scale. Together, we can reduce U.S. food waste by 50% by 2030.

04/30/2026

Compost is more than recycling, it’s how we rebuild the very soil that sustains life.

The official press release for International Compost Awareness Week 2026 is here, and this year’s theme says it all: “Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us.”

Healthy soil grows our food, filters our water, and supports entire ecosystems, but it’s also one of our most threatened resources. Composting is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to restore it.

Join us May 3-9 as communities around the world come together to celebrate composting and take action for a more sustainable future.

Read more:
https://compostfoundation.org/press-release-icaw-2026-compost-feed-the-soil-that-feeds-us/

03/31/2026

Join us for a FREE webinar this Thursday to learn how compostable products perform in real-world composting environments:
💧 How moisture, oxygen, and temperature affect disintegration
🔎 Key updates to field testing methods
👋 Opportunities to engage with the Compostable Field Testing Program

Can't make it to the live webinar? Register to receive the recording link!

Learn more & register here 👉 https://compostfoundation.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/compostfoundation/event.jsp?event=29&

03/26/2026

Communities across the U.S. and around the world are getting ready to celebrate the power of compost.
This year’s theme, “Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us,” highlights how compost supports healthy soils, stronger food systems, and more sustainable communities. From local events and educational programs to inspiring student artwork featured in this year’s poster and bookmark, ICAW continues to grow as a global movement.

CREF is proud to provide tools, resources, and support to help individuals and organizations bring compost education to life, including event listings, toolkits, and promotional materials.

Read the full article and find out how to get involved: https://compostfoundation.org/international-compost-awareness-week-2026-is-almost-here/

Whether you're hosting an event, attending one, or just getting started, there’s a place for everyone in ICAW 2026.

03/10/2026

International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2026 is right around the corner, and this week’s ICAW Volunteer Coordinator Webinar is your chance to get prepared. Join us to learn how to organize events, access promotional resources, and help bring compost awareness to your community.

Whether you’re a returning coordinator or joining for the first time, this session will give you the tools and ideas you need to make ICAW a success. Let’s get ready for ICAW together.

Register now and secure your spot. Visit our ICAW page to register, link in the Comment section.

03/04/2026

If you’re serious about advancing compost markets, this session is essential.

Learn how policy translates into practical municipal purchasing programs, and how these models can accelerate your own work.

March 4 • 1:00–2:30 PM ET
CE credit eligible
Seats available — register today.

Registration Link: https://compostfoundation.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/compostfoundation/event.jsp?event=24

02/04/2026

Last Chance to Visit CREF at COMPOST2026

Today is the final day of the COMPOST2026 exhibit hall, and we don’t want to miss you. Stop by Booth 831 to connect with the CREF team, explore this year’s ICAW poster and bookmark, grab some giveaways, and learn more about the exciting direction of our upcoming research initiatives.

Whether you’re looking to get involved, support our mission, or simply talk compost, we’d love to see you before the show wraps up.

Booth 831 — Come say hello before it’s over.

01/28/2026

🕊️Less than one week left on Early Bird Pricing for the Georgia COTC!
💸 Register by Feb. 2 to save $100!

Celebrate our 60th COTC with us and achieve a rite of passage for composting professionals. Our all-star speaker lineup with decades of combined experience will help round out your understanding of compost production, sales, and uses, whether you're an industry newcomer or a veteran.

Learn more and join us! 👉 tinyurl.com/2026-GA-COTC

01/08/2026

How do municipal compost purchasing policies actually work on the ground? Join CREF on March 4 for a webinar examining how California and Washington are implementing organics management laws to support compost use, market development, and local circular economies.

Featuring speakers from StopWaste (Alameda County, CA) and the City of Seattle, this webinar will explore lessons learned from California's SB 1383 and Washington’s Organics Management Laws, including policy fixes, data-driven planning tools, and incentive strategies that influence real-world outcomes.

Learn more and register here: https://compostfoundation.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/compostfoundation/event.jsp?event=24&