Introducing NY-CORE: The NY-CORE is a new initiative that will continue the work of the Cornell Waste Management Institute. NY-CORE is supported by funding from NYS DEC. The Section of Soil and Crop Sciences in the School of Integrative Plant Science is seeking a Director and Senior Extension Associate to lead the newly formed New York Center for Organics Recycling and Education (NY-CORE) at Cornell University in Ithaca NY.
International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. This year, we will celebrate ICAW May 4 - 10, 2025 highlighting the theme, Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost!
10th Annual Food Recovery Forum & 13th Annual Organics Recycling Conference Conference and Events: May 5-8, 2025 | Exhibits: May 6-8, 2025 | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. See the program here and register here. Register for the Food Recovery Forum & receive full access to the Organics Recycling Conference.Use code FRFGR25 to save 25% off registration
Now accepting entries to the New York Recycles! Calendar Contest. All students in kindergarten through 12th grade in New York State public and private schools, youth organizations or home schooled are welcome to participate. Click above for themes and ideas. Posters must be received by email for state judging no later than May 19, 2025.
2025 - 2026 Green School Grants Now Available! NYSAR3 has a grant program for public and private K-12 schools in New York State for implementation or expansion of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting programs and outreach. Applications must be received by May 23, 2025.
Request for Abstracts. New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling, NYSAR3 , is inviting the Sustainable Materials Management community to submit an abstract for the Annual Conference & Trade Show taking place on November 12-14 in Cooperstown, NY. Submissions will be accepted until May 23, 2025.
Empire State Development's Business Food Waste Mitigation Grant Program: Grants awards will range from $100,000 - $750,000 for machinery and equipment related to mitigating business food waste. Eligible entities include NYS municipalities and non-profit organizations undertaking a food waste mitigation project and may apply on behalf of a NYS-based business. Applications due by May 23, 2025. Click here for more information and to apply.
Compost Operations Training Course (COTC): Mark your calendars! CREF will be offering its five-day COTC at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County (2715 US-44, Millbrook, NY 12545) from July 21-25, 2025. More information coming soon!
Concerns with Application of Sewage Sludge on Farmland: Document by Murray McBride that addresses PFAS in sludge.
Improving Turf and Soil Health, Reducing Energy Use and Assessing Tick Populations by Mulching Leaves in Place: Article published in Compost Science and Utilization.
The Effect of Denim Fabric as a Feedstock in Large Scale Composting of Manure/Bedding and Food Scrap: Article published in Compost Science and Utilization.
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