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NC Composting Council

LXCL:This webinar is hosted by the North Carolina Composting Council (NCCC). NCCC is a (501c3) nonprofit and membership-based organization dedicated to the development, expansion, and promotion of composting across North Carolina. Please be sure to save the Meeting Link, which will be sent in the follow up registration and reminder emails. NCCC is part of a growing network of people and organizations collaborating with the US Composting Council (USCC). This event is free to attend, but donations are encouraged. As a grassroots organization, donations have a significant impact on our work.

Webinar Registration

LXCL:Attend this Food Waste Prevention Week webinar, and become a Supporting-Member of the NCCC. Please be sure to save the Meeting Link, which will be sent in the follow up registration and reminder emails. This level of membership supports the important work of the NC Composting Council, including our advocacy, education and outreach efforts. Individual Supporters receive a discount to NCCC's Annual Meeting, held each June in Raleigh. Supporting memberships are valid for one calendar year. This membership-level does not include a US Composting Council Membership. Please visit <a href="https://www.compostingcouncil.org/page/MemberJoin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="lxcl-link" dir="ltr">https://www.compostingcouncil.org/page/MemberJoin</a> to learn more about USCC-NCCC membership.

Become a NCCC-State Supporting Member (Individual)

Celebrate Food Waste Prevention Week with the NC Composting Council (NCCC) for an inspiring look at how communities across North Carolina are turning food waste into opportunity. Join us later this month for a special webinar highlighting four organizations using NCCC grant funding to prevent food waste, build healthy soils, strengthen local food systems and create hands-on learning opportunities in their communities across North Carolina.&nbsp; From school gardens and community food hubs to farms and local community composting programs, this year&rsquo;s grantees are demonstrating food sovereignty, and what&rsquo;s possible when food waste prevention is rooted in community.During the showcase, you&rsquo;ll hear from:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bountiful Cities &ndash; Based in Asheville, Bountiful Cities is expanding composting infrastructure at the Pearson Food Hub and two public school gardens. The project will increase composting capacity, address rodent issues, provide collection buckets for households and classrooms, and add educational signage&ndash; helping students and community members connect composting with soil health, food security, and environmental stewardship.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Happy Roots &ndash; Serving Salisbury and Rowan County, Happy Roots is taking its food waste diversion program to the next level with a new Earth Tub composting system. Grant funding will support the concrete pad needed to expand their infrastructure, allowing Happy Roots to accept more food waste, service additional clients, and produce more compost for its growing network of gardens and educational programs.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Toxic Free NC &ndash; Through its Women of Color Farmers Network, Toxic Free NC is supporting up to 10 member farms with composting systems as farmers collaborate to launch Rooted Blends, a locally grown herbal spice blend. The project will improve soil health while helping beginning farmers grow high-quality herbs and build stronger, more sustainable farm businesses.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Zealous Empowering Nurterer, Inc. (ZEN) &ndash; In Charlotte, ZEN is expanding its Compost Collective, transforming local food waste into nutrient-rich compost for community gardens, schools, and senior-living centers. New composting infrastructure and educational materials will help residents and local restaurants participate in a community-powered model that connects food waste prevention with food security.&nbsp;</li></ul>Together, these projects show that food waste prevention is about more than keeping food out of the landfill. It&rsquo;s about building healthy soil, supporting farmers, educating the next generation, strengthening communities, and creating resilient local food systems!&nbsp;

Celebrate Food Waste Prevention Week with the NC Composting Council (NCCC) for an inspiring look at how communities across North Carolina are turning food waste into opportunity. Join us later this month for a special webinar highlighting four organizations using NCCC grant funding to prevent food waste, build healthy soils, strengthen local food systems and create hands-on learning opportunities in their communities across North Carolina.  From school gardens and community food hubs to farms and local community composting programs, this year’s grantees are demonstrating food sovereignty, and what’s possible when food waste prevention is rooted in community.During the showcase, you’ll hear from:<ul><li>Bountiful Cities – Based in Asheville, Bountiful Cities is expanding composting infrastructure at the Pearson Food Hub and two public school gardens. The project will increase composting capacity, address rodent issues, provide collection buckets for households and classrooms, and add educational signage– helping students and community members connect composting with soil health, food security, and environmental stewardship.</li><li>Happy Roots – Serving Salisbury and Rowan County, Happy Roots is taking its food waste diversion program to the next level with a new Earth Tub composting system. Grant funding will support the concrete pad needed to expand their infrastructure, allowing Happy Roots to accept more food waste, service additional clients, and produce more compost for its growing network of gardens and educational programs. </li><li>Toxic Free NC – Through its Women of Color Farmers Network, Toxic Free NC is supporting up to 10 member farms with composting systems as farmers collaborate to launch Rooted Blends, a locally grown herbal spice blend. The project will improve soil health while helping beginning farmers grow high-quality herbs and build stronger, more sustainable farm businesses. </li><li>Zealous Empowering Nurterer, Inc. (ZEN) – In Charlotte, ZEN is expanding its Compost Collective, transforming local food waste into nutrient-rich compost for community gardens, schools, and senior-living centers. New composting infrastructure and educational materials will help residents and local restaurants participate in a community-powered model that connects food waste prevention with food security. </li></ul>Together, these projects show that food waste prevention is about more than keeping food out of the landfill. It’s about building healthy soil, supporting farmers, educating the next generation, strengthening communities, and creating resilient local food systems!

NC Composting Council

Growing Good: NCCC 2026 Grant Recipient Showcase

Webinar Registration

Free

Become a NCCC-State Supporting Member (Individual)

$25

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