Compostable plastics are a step in the right direction when it comes to reducing single-use plastics, but choosing the “right” compostable plastic when you’re at a restaurant or in the grocery store can be overwhelming. How to shop for compostable plastic Because products are being marketed as sustainable using several buzzwords, it can be difficult to understand exactly what you’re…
To begin 2022, Compost Crew became a public benefit corporation, changing our legal status from a limited liability corporation. This change codifies our commitment to protecting the planet and creating high-paying jobs for a diverse workforce while running a profitable business. Our home state of Maryland actually was the first state to adopt legislation creating public benefit corporations. A public…
Last year our team launched Compost Crew’s Composting Fellowship program. The fellowship offers hands-on experience and training in composting operations provided by a MDA Certified Compost Facility Operator. Our fellows gain exposure to compost industry learning materials and opportunities including hands-on sales experience, commercial compost facility tours, compost industry seminars, networking opportunities, and academic materials. In this series we’re sitting…
Welcome back to our sustainable chef series, where we’re connecting with local chefs to spotlight their ingenuity and creativity as they work to reduce waste in the kitchen. In previous installments we featured Rob Rubba from Oyster Oyster and Liv and Zach from Toki Underground. Due to the scale of food waste produced by restaurants, chefs have the power to…
Compost Crew and Neighborhood Sun are teaming up to help our Maryland and District of Columbia customers take the next step in helping our planet. As the leaders of these two local businesses with a focus on helping people lead more sustainable lives, we often get asked, “what else can we do to make a difference?” There’s no single answer…
Welcome back to our sustainable chef series, where we’re connecting with local chefs to spotlight their ingenuity and creativity as they work to reduce waste in the kitchen. In our first installment, we featured Rob Rubba from Oyster Oyster. Food waste is a big issue on both a local and international scale, and a push toward food waste reduction in…
This week we’re counting down to the new year and finalizing our resolutions for 2022. Last year, we published a blog post detailing 8 tips designed to help you prioritize sustainability heading into 2021, and we’re excited to share some additional tips this year to add to that list. Whether you’re still looking for a new year’s resolution, or just…
Gifts wrapped in pretty, festive wrapping paper are a highlight of the holiday season for many. Unfortunately, modern wrapping paper is often tossed into landfills – even when it could have been recycled. Each year, approximately 2.3 million pounds of wrapping paper ends up in landfills in the US alone. Luckily, you have options! First, it’s important to note that…
And, just like that, 2021 is almost over! To celebrate the holiday season this year, our team at Compost Crew will be giving back to our community here in the DMV. For each new customer who signs up in December, we will make a donation to a local charity working to fight food insecurity. These organizations help fight food waste…
Compost Crew’s community programs offer discounted rates for residents in a designated area. Today’s spotlight focuses on Lisa White, who has been a Compost Crew customer since October of this year. Lisa’s efforts to spread the word about composting around the neighborhood of Forest Estates in DC demonstrate how one person can scale their impact in helping to reduce food…