Celebrated during the first full week of May each year, International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) works to raise public awareness on why it is important to compost organics and to use compost products. Throughout that week, Community, school, government, and business events are held worldwide to encourage and celebrate the benefits of all types of […]

Ah, springtime! The time of year when flowers start to bloom, the sun sets a little later, and—most importantly—the chance to take on the age-old ritual of spring cleaning! One of the best ways to welcome the new season is to freshen up our homes, declutter, and make room for the new. Before reaching for […]

In a world that’s full of people who try their best at protecting the environment, one can easily be misled to believe that certain products are compostable when they actually aren’t. In fact, many products such as cups, plates, cutlery, napkins, and more display “green” designs or incorrect labeling that claim to be compostable—a method […]

While many projects like road construction or lawn care slow down or even pause between the frigid months of November and March in Minnesota, large-scale composting operations present an exception. Food and yard waste that is brought to the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility are able to be composted through the winter. Much like a large […]