The climate solution sitting in America’s trash

https://vernonreporter.com/the-climate-solution-sitting-in-americas-trash/

Continuous Improvement: Closed-Loop Winegrowing

Lake County (CA) Winegrower, Shannon Family of Wines, uses an iterative approach to turn their waste streams into value-added products.

https://www.winebusiness.com/wbm/article/311833

Organic farming starts with composting

https://www.panaynews.net/organic-farming-starts-with-composting/

Is There Need for Composting Facilities in Rhode Island? Food Policy Council Report Says ‘Yes’

https://ecori.org/is-there-need-for-composting-facilities-in-rhode-island-food-policy-council-report-says-yes/

680,4 tons of soil are placed on top of a building in Oakland to erect the largest rooftop farm in the West; it harvests 9,07 tons of organic food per year and donates it the same day to those facing food insecurity, and the model puts pressure on the city to redesign its nutrition policy.

https://en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br/6804-tons-of-soil-were-placed-on-top-of-a-building-in-Oakland-to-erect-the-largest-rooftop-farm-in-the-West-mhbb01/

The Ground Truth: How Soil Is Shaping the Future of Our Cities (India) 

Beneath this visible growth, something more fundamental is quietly disappearing: the living soil. This soil once absorbed rain, cooled neighbourhoods, supported trees, and sustained life.

https://www.mycitylinks.in/the-ground-truth-how-soil-is-shaping-the-future-of-our-cities

COMPOST 2026 February 2February 5

The USCC’s Annual Conference and Trade Show is the premiere professional meeting for composting, organics recycling, and related topics. SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Sacramento, CA.
https://compostconference.com

 

Seeing Aquaculture Clearly: Why it’s Time to Update Our Perceptions of Salmon Farming

https://foodtank.com/news/2025/12/op-ed-seeing-aquaculture-clearly-why-its-time-to-update-our-perceptions-of-salmon-farming/

Virginia is learning that composting doesn’t stink after all. 

This small Roanoke composting facility has survived three years of business, when conversations about composting are just beginning in the city and the state. 

https://cardinalnews.org/2025/12/30/virginia-is-learning-that-composting-doesnt-stink-after-all/

Colorado’s new rule focusing on landfill emissions is a start, but we all have a role to play 

While reducing organic waste starts at home, we must embrace collaborative efforts 

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/01/opinion-colorado-landfill-emissions-new-laws-food-waste/

Eco Workshop – Composting with Kids (Australia)

https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/eco-workshop-composting-kids

 

Cayman resorts join composting push to cut landfill waste

https://www.caymancompass.com/2025/12/24/cayman-resorts-join-composting-push-to-cut-landfill-waste/

Our Biggest Food Justice Stories of 2025

This year, we doubled our reporting on the systemic obstacles to food security, including poverty, inequality, and structural racism.

https://civileats.com/2025/12/23/our-biggest-food-justice-stories-of-2025/

Navi Mumbai News: NMMC Launches ‘Harit MahaCity Compost’, Converts Wet Waste Into Organic Manure

https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/navi-mumbai-news-nmmc-launches-harit-mahacity-compost-converts-wet-waste-into-organic-manure

New plan aims to divert hospitality’s food waste from landfill (NZ)

https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360911630/new-plan-aims-divert-hospitalitys-food-waste-landfill

IKEA’s broccoli leaf soup: Turning Sweden’s agricultural waste into commercial food

https://www.foodingredientsfirst.com/news/ikea-broccoli-leaf-soup-sustainable-food-solution.html

Decarbonising Food Systems: Opportunities for a Concerned ASEAN

https://fulcrum.sg/decarbonising-food-systems-opportunities-for-a-concerned-asean/

Environment Canterbury (NZ) promotes on-farm composting as a practical alternative to offal pits 

https://www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz/rural-news/rural-general-news/environment-canterbury-on-farm-composting-guidance

From food waste to fresh harvest: Growing a sustainable garden in the heart of Kuala Lumpur

https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/12/28/from-food-waste-to-fresh-harvest-growing-a-sustainable-garden-in-the-heart-of-kl/

Alachua County (FL) partners with O-Town Compost to start food waste collection

https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/alachua-county-start-food-waste-collection

Flies Transform Food Waste and Reduced USDA Labor Force

https://www.aginfo.net/report/64407/The-Agribusiness-Update/Flies-Transform-Food-Waste-and-Reduced-USDA-Labor-Force

These Pacific Northwest Groups Feed the Region When It Needs It Most

How gleaners are reducing food waste and helping families make ends meet

https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/these-pacific-northwest-groups-feed-region-when-it-needs-it-most

Food Waste Derived Specialty Crop Fertility Blend Market Forecast and Outlook 2026 to 2036

https://www.factmr.com/report/food-waste-derived-specialty-crop-fertility-blend-market