Join NCCC for a compost conversation with three expert panelists: Elly Ventura, regional Resource Recovery Manager at World Centric, Caroline Barry, research analyst for The Composting Consortium/Closed Loop Partners, and Billy Crocker, facility manager, Bee’s Ferry Composting Facility in South Carolina. Learn firsthand about production and certification of compostable packaging, a new contamination study released by the Composting Consortium, and some of the methods helpful to facilities that accept post-consumer products, while still maintaining a high-quality finished product. This session takes place May 6th from 12-1pm, and will conclude with a Q&A. Participants will receive an email with the meeting link.

NCCC will release a recording of its first ever Virtual Town Hall where Compost Industry leaders from across North Carolina shared their stories in a powerful presentation to NC Legislators and staff on April 17th, 2024. Registrants will be emailed a link to the YouTube Town Hall Premier on May 7th. The goal of the NCCC’s lobbying efforts are to build relationships and foster understanding with the NCGA of the many benefits of compost for North Carolina agriculture, economy, and more. NCCC's next steps from the Town Hall lead to Lobby Day on May 8th, in person pre-scheduled appointments at the General Assembly, where compost industry operatives can share directly to law makers why Compost Grows in NC! Email [email protected] for more Lobby Day details.

NCCC will premier this video on YouTube on May 9th at 12pm. Hear from Sierra Nevada Brewery in Asheville, NC about their compost pile, vermicompost bin, and compost tea-- as well as some educational clips from Root Bound Plant shop in honor of Raleigh Plant Week! Registrants will be emailed a link to the YouTube Video on May 9th.

Join the NCCC for a compost conversation (ComCon) about community composting and community drop spots! Speakers will share about experiences, from building private and public drop offs to compost bin sale programs. This session will be virtual on May 10th from 12-1pm. Participants will receive the meeting link by email.