The 14th Annual Vermont Organics Recycling Summit “2020 and Beyond” was held as a virtual Summit in August, 2020.
Having reached 2020, the ban on landfilling organics that Vermonters have been gearing up for came into effect in July! To help promote “2020 and Beyond”, this year’s Summit included sessions on the use of compost products for storm water management, organics hauling, research, and outreach models to help communities and residents meet the State’s organics diversion, food rescue, and food scrap recycling goals.
The morning session on Day 3 looked at different hauling innovations and entrepreneurial opportunities for the residential market.
Vermont needs more local composting options! Our state is a trailblazer in keeping food out of the landfill. Even better, we are fundamentally shifting the way we collectively view food scraps. Beginning July 1 of this year, all Vermonters must keep food scraps out of their trash. Hear from our panelists to learn how they are helping residents capture food scraps in ways that are both helpful and convenient for the resident, while boosting economic development in their communities.
*Debra Darby, Organics Recycling Consultant
*Jen Murphy, Willow Tree Community Compost
*Declan and Greg Stefanski, ReGreenVT
*Facilitator: Emma Stuhl, VT ANR, Solid Waste Program
