Similar to when we shop for fresh foods at the market, we also want to know that the produce from our gardens and plants in our yards grow from top-quality soil and soil amendments such as compost. For the compost industry, the United States Composting Council (USCC) sets the standards for quality assurance in compost […]

Celebrated during the first full week of May each year, International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) works to raise public awareness on why it is important to compost organics and to use compost products. Throughout that week, Community, school, government, and business events are held worldwide to encourage and celebrate the benefits of all types of […]

Ah, springtime! The time of year when flowers start to bloom, the sun sets a little later, and—most importantly—the chance to take on the age-old ritual of spring cleaning! One of the best ways to welcome the new season is to freshen up our homes, declutter, and make room for the new. Before reaching for […]

In a world that’s full of people who try their best at protecting the environment, one can easily be misled to believe that certain products are compostable when they actually aren’t. In fact, many products such as cups, plates, cutlery, napkins, and more display “green” designs or incorrect labeling that claim to be compostable—a method […]