Vermont Business Magazine This spring, as part of the 16th Vermont Organic Recycling Summit (VORS), a large number of people will gather for a week-long free event. VORS will be held at the same time as the International Compost Awareness Week (May 2-6), the largest and most comprehensive educational initiative in the compost industry.
This year’s theme, “Recipes for Regeneration: COMPOST!”, Celebrate the value of compost and organic matter recycling, and the many ways it supports regenerated agriculture, environmental health, communities, and the economy.
Free online and face-to-face events include topics such as farm composting, infrastructure, organic matter conversion, various technologies, and inspiration for the next generation.
“This summit aims to help Vermont people and local partners reach their goals for the state’s organic conversion, food rescue, and food scrap recycling,” said the director of the Vermont Compost Association. Nata Shaduarte, who is, says. “We are planning more than 12 events this year, including two face-to-face events celebrating the value of compost and the many ways it supports the health of the environment and the resilient community. I’m particularly excited to have the keynote speech by Finian Makepiece, co-founder of The Ground! “
Organized by the Vermont Composting Association (CAV) and the Vermont Natural Resources Agency, the summit brings together leaders and learners from across the state to discuss creative ways to protect organic matter from waste and turn it into a valuable product. increase.
“By keeping organics out of the trash, the community supports green business and work, reduces the need for landfills, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and produces compost with resilient soil properties. “Masu,” said the Natural Resources Agency, “Efforts to dispose of garbage can also put more food on the table of troubled families. For example, many grocery stores are now partnering with Vermont Food Bank, Instead of throwing away edible food, we send it to people. Over there. “
For more information on VORS, please register online at www.compostingvermont.org/vors-2022, or contact Natasha Duarte at info@compostingvermont.org or 802.11-373-6499.
Montpelier-Vermont Natural Resources Agency 4.12.2022
