St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School struck gold with the school’s well thought out plan to go green. This school has earned the National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools Green Flag Award twice, and is the only Episcopal school in the country to be recognized as a Green Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. Compost Crew is proud to partner…
Emma’s Torch is lighting the way for non-profits by making a positive social and environmental impact since its founder, Kerry Brodie, opened the first location in 2016. This non-profit offers refugees the resources, language skills, and confidence to make the huge transition into the workforce, here in the United States. There are multiple kitchens in New York with this Northeast…
Composting food scraps instead of landfilling significantly reduces methane emissions. Landfills are the single biggest source of anthropogenic methane production. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that traps 28 times more heat per molecule than CO2 making it a significant contributor to climate change. Let’s dig into it… The two types of decomposition relevant to this discussion are: aerobic and…
Girls on the Run (GOTR), an international non-profit, is on a mission to empower girls around the world by promoting both mental and physical health. This organization has local chapters that cater to nearby communities with over 1,500 volunteers serving over 4,000 girls, annually, at GOTR Montgomery County. Leanne Till, the 5K Director for the County’s GOTR chapter, has been…
Sustainable Chefs: Jean-Claude at Park Hyatt DC It took no convincing for the passionate Park Hyatt DC team to start their hunt for a hauler who could collect their food waste. The hotel, including Blue Duck Tavern located within the hotel, began composting with Compost Crew in October 2023. They have diverted over 46,350 pounds of food waste in less…
Sunset in the City of Manassas. Photo obtained from City of Manassas social media (@cityofmanassas). Manassas has shown in a multitude of ways that community and accessibility is at the forefront of the City’s operations when it comes to food, transportation, green spaces and, of course, composting. In 2021, the City took a big step to reduce waste by adding…
Compost Crew has recently combined forces with Key City Compost, a like-minded company with whom we have been collaborating for several years.   Key City Compost, founded by Phil Westcott in 2017, is based in Frederick, MD. Key City services thousands of customers primarily in Frederick County and the northern half of Montgomery County, Maryland, as well as parts of…
Updated August 23, 2024 Nestled in the heart of Prince George’s County, Maryland, lies the City of Greenbelt where the “green” in its name does not go unnoticed. This Sustainable Maryland certified city takes pride in building a cleaner, more eco-friendly society. One such sustainable effort is reducing electricity consumption by replacing it with renewable energy sources. The City also…
The use of chemical pesticides, herbicides and fungicides have denied microorganisms the opportunity to do work that comes naturally to them. Compost Crew simulates and supports Earth’s regenerative design through a simple practice, composting. We have now made the finished product available for purchase! Farm Feast, our very own brand of compost, can be used at home or for…
Marshall Road Elementary School has made sustainability a central theme. Marshall Roads’ Principal Matthew Chapman and staff believe one of their responsibilities is to guide children in being environmentally conscious. Located in Vienna, Virginia, the school has over 700 students who have proven receptive and enthusiastic about composting, not without some planning from the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Monica Nuno…