CompostNow

Since 2011, CompostNow has been leading the way in food waste diversion and soil health restoration. Operating across four metro areas (Asheville, NC; Atlanta, GA; Cincinnati, OH; Raleigh-Durham, NC), they collect 1.5 million pounds of organic waste monthly, turning it into nutrient-rich compost for local farms and gardens. Their commitment extends beyond waste reduction—they’ve built in-house tracking software, provide compost to 110 community gardens, and even offer elevated employee benefits. Now, with new hard-to-recycle add-on services, they’re making it even easier for households to reduce waste. We’re proud to partner with organizations like CompostNow that align with Biobag’s mission of reducing landfill waste and building a more sustainable future. ???? #CommunityHero #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Composting #Biobag

On April 2, join Part 2 of Institute for Local Self-Reliance's webinar series: Reducing Contamination in Composting. This webinar is focused on education and outreach strategies to reduce contamination, with a specific focus on social marketing for behavior change. (And if you can't join live, no worries! All registrants get a recording). Hear case studies and strategies from three experts: Justin S., CEO of CompostNow, Kelsey Bailey, Organics Circular Economy Program Manager at King County, WA Solid Waste Division, and Joey Schmitt, Director of Action Research. You can read their fully bios and what they'll be presenting on our website. Following their presentations, I'll be facilitating a live Q&A. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eUveTkPu

Join the Institute for Local Self-Reliance on April 2, 2025, for a webinar on Education & Outreach to Reduce Contamination in Composting. CompostNow CEO, Justin S., will share best practices for minimizing contamination in composting programs, drawing from CompostNow’s experience managing low-contamination drop-off and curbside collection services. His presentation will cover effective program design and case studies on preventing and managing contamination. This webinar will be moderated by Brenda Platt from ILSR and will feature insights from panelists Kelsey Bailey (King County Solid Waste Division) and Joey Schmitt (Action Research Inc.). Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/g--EiPhp

When we say "one scrap at a time," we mean it! Households like Steven Sharer’s have helped contribute to the collective impact of diverting 94 million pounds of food waste from landfills. We love when our members share their personal impact stats—it’s a powerful reminder that every home and business composting with our services is helping to build better systems for our #communities and our #planet! Do you have stats you're proud of? Share them with us!

Mark your calendars for March 4th for a virtual town hall by the Georgia Composting Council. A great opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback!

Our 2024 Annual Report is here! We had another record-breaking year thanks to the homes and businesses composting with our services! We're grateful to everyone that supports us in this important work and looking forward to another great year! Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g5cCbxXK

Thank you to ERTH Products and Georgia Green Industry Association (GGIA) for including the Georgia Composting Council (GCC) in Capital Day! It was a great opportunity to continue to advocate for the development of the composting industry alongside others contributing to Georgia's economy and the betterment of our communities. #georgia #composting #advocacy

COMPOST2025 Recap! On Day 2 of the conference GCC's Board Chair, david paull, gave an enlightening presentation on the case for public-private partnerships and the insights he's gained over the past several years as CompostNow has worked with municipalities to bring composting programs to more communities.

We're Hiring in Asheville, North Carolina! We have an part-time position open for a Delivery Driver and Warehouse Associate Hybrid Role. Learn more and apply today! https://lnkd.in/gMjPr-2i #hiring #greenjobs

Individual contributions matter. For months, I was frustrated by the absence of accessible composting where I live. I looked into starting a neighborhood committee and met with various city leaders, but found I lacked the bandwidth to tackle this on a larger scale — for now. I couldn’t take it anymore and signed our household up for composting with CompostNow . While it’s not the broader solution I want (and am still working toward) it is an immediate solution, and it’s one that thousands of other individuals are making. Those collective efforts are making a big difference. I’d love to connect with anyone making a widespread impact on diverting organic waste from landfills! #foodwaste #organicwaste #waste #compost #wasteservices