Compost Happens – Earth Month 2026

Unraveling the Chemical Secrets of a Wholesome Plant-Pollinator Relationship
Timing is key
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
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
Maine towns start community compost programs to limit waste disposal costs
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
Shasta College earns state recognition for campus composting program
International Day of Zero Waste: 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
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.
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
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
‘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
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/
