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Plant-Pollinator Relationship

Unraveling the Chemical Secrets of a Wholesome Plant-Pollinator Relationship

Timing is key

https://nautil.us/unraveling-the-chemical-secrets-of-a-wholesome-plant-pollinator-relationship-1279549

Join Food Tank for the 10th Annual Stop Food Waste Day Celebration

https://foodtank.com/news/2026/04/join-food-tank-for-the-10th-annual-stop-food-waste-day-celebration/

Survey data on Circular Economy practices in Italian farms with a focus on surplus food and food waste

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41597-026-06942-9

We’re ‘creating life’: Dirt Hugger turns yard, food waste into nutrient-rich compost

Dallesport company uses waste from Vancouver, Ridgefield

https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/mar/26/were-creating-life-dirt-hugger-turns-yard-food-waste-into-nutrient-rich-compost/

How Composting in Houston Can Boost Property Values and Support Sustainability

https://downbeach.com/news/2026/mar/19/how-composting-in-houston-can-boost-property-values-and-support-sustainability/

Problem in Paradise

https://palawan-news.com/problem-in-paradise/

 

Statesboro celebrates sustainability at GreenFest

https://www.griceconnect.com/amp/local-news/gallery-statesboro-celebrates-sustainability-at-greenfest-12079336

Maine towns start community compost programs to limit waste disposal costs

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/04/05/homestead/homestead-environment/community-compost-programs-limit-waste-disposal-costs-joam40zk0w/

A rot to answer for: Unpacking global food loss and waste

https://www.pressreader.com/india/hindustan-times-st-jaipur/20260405/281809995449776

Malaysians turn to home farming for self sufficiency, healthy lifestyle 

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysians-turn-to-home-farming-for-self-sufficiency-healthy-lifestyle

Shasta College earns state recognition for campus composting program

https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/shasta-college-earns-state-recognition-for-campus-composting-program/article_213fd0cf-a9db-4dd0-b7be-166f8c8eb504.html

International Day of Zero Waste: Montenegro communities turn food waste into climate solutions

https://zerowasteeurope.eu/press-release/montenegro-communities-turn-food-waste-into-climate-solutions/

Bright potential for using human waste in our agriculture

https://www.observerbd.com/news/570990

Making value out of flies and maggots 

https://morungexpress.com/making-value-out-of-flies-and-maggots

Farm Waste to Energy Gains Ground Across the U.S.

Biogas growth signals shift toward scalable renewable fuel markets

https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/farm-waste-to-energy-gains-ground-across-the-us,120351

3 communities find success promoting composting 

Stakeholders in three states discussed how local governments can work with composters to maximize diversion in a webinar the Institute for Local Self-Reliance hosted Wednesday.

https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/local-composting-policy-strategies-colorado-maryland-florida/815862/

NuGrow, fixing economics and the environment

https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/nugrow-fixing-economics-and-the-environment/

Innovation workshop connects students across majors to tackle food waste with AI

https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2026/03/innovation-workshop-connects-students-across-majors-to-tackle-food-waste-with-ai/

Food Tank Explains: Agroecology

https://foodtank.com/news/2026/03/food-tank-explains-agroecology/

Maryland legislature nears approval of on-farm composting bill 

The state’s Senate and House must each take a final vote on a pair of bills that would create a new grant program. It builds on previous legislation to promote organics diversion.

https://www.wastedive.com/news/maryland-on-farm-compost-bill-passed/815517/

Compost Helps Western Slope Farmers Grow More with Less Water

https://www.gjsentinel.com/special_sections/compost-helps-western-slope-farmers-grow-more-with-less-water/article_6e8f1dc1-b3db-4dc4-9b76-017f284af09f.html

‘Reducing waste’: Registration open for Saratoga Springs Community Compost Program

https://www.saratogian.com/2026/03/24/reducing-waste-registration-open-for-saratoga-springs-community-compost-program/

Sustainable farming: How to balance soil health and income

Healthy soil is the heartbeat of every successful farm. Whether you’re cropping or grazing, protecting soil aggregates and microbes is the key to long-term productivity. Learn how regenerative practices can boost your bottom line while healing the land

https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/sustainable-farming-how-to-balance-soil-health-and-income/

Big Timber workshop teaches composting to boost soil health

https://www.montanarightnow.com/big-timber-workshop-teaches-composting-to-boost-soil-health/article_8c8e0d52-a875-486f-bccd-68e0f9905e00.html

Companies like FoodForward SA and Ladles of Love are rescuing produce and redistributing it in vulnerable communities

Turning Food Waste into Millions of Healthy Meals

https://www.goodthingsguy.com/lifestyle/turning-food-waste-into-millions-of-healthy-meals/

15 States That Lead the Way in Battling Food Waste

Households across the U.S. waste almost 40% of food. These states are working to change that trend. 

https://www.moneytalksnews.com/states-that-lead-the-way-in-battling-food-waste/

Philadelphia Parks and Recreation’s Composting Program Grows to 30 Sites Across City

https://philadelphia.today/2026/03/philadelphia-parks-and-recreation-composting-program/

The world’s topsoil is vanishing. Can we save it?

Given current rates of soil degradation, 100% of the world’s topsoil could be gone within 60 years. That means farmers could have fewer than 50 harvests left in their fields.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/studiog/news/agriculture/2026/03/18/soil-whisperers/88415568007/

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GEME Breaks New Ground in World’s First Bio Waste Composter Machine

 https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/marketers-media/geme-breaks-new-ground-world-s-141031169.html#ixzz8fQMtYr81

 

How major food manufacturers are cutting food waste 

Food manufacturers are prioritising food-waste reduction at all stages of production, and in doing so, are reducing costs too. 

https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/07/03/How-Mondelez-and-Kraft-Heinz-are-cutting-food-waste 

Ways for food retailers to reduce waste

Independent retailers can lead the charge on slashing single-use plastics and reducing the amount of food waste being sent to landfill – here’s how

https://www.specialityfoodmagazine.com/news/ways-for-food-retailers-to-reduce-waste

 

Nature Fresh Farms using AI technology to help develop more sustainable farming

https://www.am800cklw.com/news/nature-fresh-farms-using-ai-technology-to-help-develop-more-sustainable-farming.html

 

Lineage unveils a Global Food Chain Innovation Challenge to combat food waste

https://www.foodanddrinktechnology.com/news/53727/lineage-unveils-a-global-food-chain-innovation-challenge-to-combat-food-waste/

 

City of Sonoma awards 10-year waste disposal contract to longtime local partners

Waste disposal provider Sonoma Garbage Collectors will increase rates by 20% and update practices to comply with state regulations

https://www.sonomanews.com/article/news/sonoma-local-garbage-collectors-contract

A robot is helping turn food waste into compost in Detroit 

https://www.bridgedetroit.com/a-robot-is-helping-turn-food-waste-into-compost-in-detroit/

Using crop waste to develop biobased plastics 

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/using-crop-waste-to-develop-biobased-plastics/

Coming full circle
Momentum for composting is growing – will the buck(et) stop in Durango?

https://www.durangotelegraph.com/news/top-stories/coming-full-circle/

Phoenix’s food waste reduction program supporting local restaurants enters 2nd phase

https://www.kjzz.org/news/2024-07-08/phoenixs-food-waste-reduction-program-enters-its-second-phase

Food Scraps Recycling Drop-off at the West Community Market Begins on July 20, 2024

https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/2024-07-08/food-scraps-recycling-drop-off-at-the-west-community-market-begins-on-july-20-2024

Archives

Compost Happens – Earth Month 2026

Unraveling the Chemical Secrets of a Wholesome Plant-Pollinator Relationship Timing is key https://nautil.us/unraveling-the-chemical-secrets-of-a-wholesome-plant-pollinator-relationship-1279549 Join Food Tank for the 10th Annual Stop Food Waste Day Celebration

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Compost Happens – March 2026

Glad Gardens Family Farm Market & Greenhouses: Sustainability Tips https://farmonaut.com/blogs/glad-gardens-family-farm-market-greenhouses-sustainability-tips These Stories Prove How Inspiring Women Are Leading Food System Transformation https://foodtank.com/news/2026/02/these-stories-prove-how-inspiring-women-are-leading-food-system-transformation/ London-Based Social Entrepreneur

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Green Mission News – March 2026

Plastic Pollution Is a Major Problem in the U.S., but Solutions Exist  New analysis, focused on packaging and microplastics, models effects of policies  https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2026/02/10/plastic-pollution-is-a-major-problem-in-the-us-but-solutions-exist Global

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Compost Happens – January 2026

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

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Green Mission News – January 2026

Cultivated. The North American Organic Agriculture Quarterly. https://ifoamnorthamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Cultivated-IFOAM-NA-Magazine-Fall-2025.pdf Pennsylvania’s Idyllic Retirement Community For Farm-To-Table Foodies Has Its Own Organic Farm https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/pennsylvanias-idyllic-retirement-community-farm-114500278.html Pirates of the Anthropocene

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Compost Happens – December 2025

ARK = ACTS OF RESTORATIVE KINDNESS Weaving a patchwork of safe havens for Nature globally, in our gardens, schools, public spaces and beyond. https://wearetheark.org/?brid=rM37gouDOdA6-RWZG-2Uug Biochar

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Green Mission News – December 2025

PETITION TO THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO CANCEL THE REGISTRATION OF PESTICIDES THAT CAN PROMOTE RESISTANCE TO MEDICALLY IMPORTANT ANTIBIOTICS AND ANTIFUNGALS https://biologicaldiversity.org/programs/environmental_health/pdfs/2025-11-20_Petition-to-Cancel-Medically-Important-Pesticides.pdf

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Compost Happens – November 2025

  The Self-Fed Farm and Garden A Return to the Roots of the Organic Method https://www.eliotbarbara.com/read-our-books/the-self-fed-farm-and-garden/ Keep Compost Local: A Roadmap for Public-Private Partnerships (December

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Compost Happens – October 2025

Food Is Not Trash  Food waste diversion policies are a win-win for states.   https://www.nrdc.org/bio/yvette-cabrera/food-not-trash Tackling Food Waste Is “One of the Most Immediate Solutions That

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Green Mission News – October 2025

GENI — Linking Renewable Energy Resources Around the World https://geni.org/ Bezos-backed renewables alliance targets $7.5 billion for developing countries https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/cop/bezos-backed-renewables-alliance-targets-75-bln-developing-countries-2025-09-22/ Military spending eats into Africa’s

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Compost Happens – September 2025

USDA Must Fix Its Outdated Compostable Rules https://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2025/09/02/usda_must_fix_its_outdated_compostable_rules_1132253.html Despite 10-year Metro Vancouver ban on organics in the garbage, it’s still the top landfill item 22

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Green Mission News – September 2025

Florida’s oyster crisis takes center stage in latest musical-science project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW3mnGnod0g The U.S. Solar Industry Keeps Moving Forward Despite New Obstacles  Even as U.S. federal

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Compost Happens – August 2025

Gourmet mushrooms grown from palace coffee grounds https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8g6vgqnlgo The EPA Canceled These 21 Climate Justice Projects From solar-powered greenhouses to wild rice initiatives, the Trump administration

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Green Mission News – August 2025

Earth Overshoot Day In just about seven months, humanity has exhausted Earth’s budget for the year. https://www.footprintnetwork.org/our-work/earth-overshoot-day/ ‘Total infiltration’: How plastics industry swamped vital global

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Compost Happens – July 2025

Talking Trash Christi Turner tackles a rotten problem in one of America’s fastest-growing cities https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/talking-trash Tobacco waste valorization through composting: A systematic review of biomass

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Green Mission News – July 2025

Local, organic, and bipartisan: How Vermont is challenging Big Food https://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2025/0608/vermont-local-organic-bipartisan-big-food Recycling Food Waste Could Dramatically Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Study https://www.ecowatch.com/food-waste-recycling-greenhouse-gas-emissions.html   What is

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Green Mission News – June 2025

Attenborough at 99 delivers ‘greatest message he’s ever told’ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0wjxg0ex1o Bananas are the world’s most popular fruit – and the fourth most important food crop

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Compost Happens – May 2025

Scientists make breakthrough discovery in farm compost that boosts crop performance: ‘The results show significant growth’ It also reduced the amount of antibiotic-resistant genes and

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Green Mission News – May 2025

For climate and livelihoods, Africa bets big on solar mini-grids  Nigeria is pioneering the development of small, off-grid solar panel installations to bring reliable electricity

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Green Mission News – Earth Month 2025

Hope for Children Through Climate Justice https://oikoumene.org/resources/publications/hope-for-children-through-climate-justice   What if your relationship with food could transform the world?  From the biology of consciousness to the

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Compost Happens – March 2025

Zero-Waste Pioneers Reshape Modern European Dining https://www.epicureasia.com/food/38733/zero-waste-pioneers-reshape-modern-european-dining/ How factory farms produce ‘ghost’ food waste that could feed billions of people In natural farming systems, cows

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Green Mission News – March 2025

Environmental win at Point Reyes a loss for all others https://eedition.sfchronicle.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx   Bringing the Outdoors Back to Childhood  https://bioneers.org/bringing-the-outdoors-back-to-childhoodzmaz2502/   Ellen MacArthur Foundation CEO: “Eliminating

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Compost Happens – January 2025

What is happening to the food waste collected under California’s recycling law? https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/what-is-happening-to-the-food-waste-collected-under-california-s-recycling-law/ar-AA1wynaN   Thinking Inside and Outside the Box: Dual Strategies to Secure Food

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Green Mission News – January 2025

Losing the Birds, Finding the Words: Eve Ensler’s Extraordinary Letter of Apology to Mother Earth (includes 6 minute video) https://www.themarginalian.org/2019/10/28/eve-ensler-apology-mother-earth/   Seven quiet breakthroughs for

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Compost Happens – December 2024

Waste not, want not: Turning food waste into fertile soil for sustainable growth https://phys.org/news/2024-12-food-fertile-soil-sustainable-growth.html What Everyone Should Know About Food Waste Solutions https://www.forbes.com/sites/mariannekrasny/2024/12/03/what-everyone-should-know-about-food-waste-solutions/ From waste

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Compost Happens – November 2024

Community Composters Innovate, Adapt, and Connect at the 8th National Cultivating Community Composting Forum https://ilsr.org/articles/cultivating-community-composting-2024/ These East Denver neighborhoods will get compost service next Congratulations

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Green Mission News – November 2024

Flowers and the Birth of Ecology  Without flowers, there would be no us. https://nautil.us/flowers-and-the-birth-of-ecology-917041/ I have acreage to sell you in Antarctica: Antarctica is ‘greening’

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Compost Happens – October 2024

Lion Farms offers wide variety of organic Florida mushrooms https://communitynewspapers.com/south-dade/lion-farms-offers-wide-variety-of-organic-florida-mushrooms/ How State Organic Waste Ban Policies Can Drive Food Waste Reduction  Organic waste bans are

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Green Mission News – October 2024

Book review: The Nutmeg’s Curse Parables for a Planet in Crisis by Amitav Ghosh https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/N/bo125517349.html and https://www.resilience.org/stories/2022-03-21/the-nutmegs-curse-review/ Letter from the Farm | Wild Geese and

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