“We completed our 4th Compost Outpost in Fairfax County! This Outpost is an excellent illustration of how distributed composting can work for communities. We will be collecting food scraps from the County’s food scrap drop-off program and municipal buildings and making compost right at the I-66 Transfer Station.” – Ben Parry, Compost Crew CEO On April 5th, Fairfax County held…
This Spring, we’re able to offer a number of options in which you can receive your compost including bagged pickup, bulk pickup, and delivery. All of these options are available to you on your portal starting February 1, 2023 and will only be available to order until February 24, 2023. We send reminders via email so you can make sure…
In 2021, the state of Maryland passed a bill requiring schools, businesses and organizations that generate at least two tons of food residuals per week to separate the food waste from other solid waste. Maryland generates an average 900,000 tons of food waste per year. This law aims to divert a good portion of that food waste from final disposal…
by Dan Israel, SVP of Growth Plastic recycling has been in the news recently, and it’s not positive coverage. Although recycling bins are present in the majority of homes across the country, research from the groups Beyond Plastics and the Last Beach Cleanup estimate that Americans recycled just six percent of their plastics in 2021, which is a drop from…
By Ben Parry, CEO As 2021 gathers steam, Compost Crew has rolled out some ambitious growth plans for our team. We are excited to build on our momentum from 2020, when we posted our best year ever, despite the headwinds caused by COVID-19. Read on for a preview of a few of the things that 2021 holds for our company.…
by Sara Mack, Marketing Manager Community fridges exist in cities around the United States, but until recently Baltimore was missing its own iteration. This week I spoke with the founders of Baltimore’s first community fridge program to learn more about their work, their dedication to sustainability, and how community members can support the cause! Community fridges are outdoor refrigerators, often…
by Sara Mack, Marketing Manager Looking to reduce your environmental impact in the new year? You’ve come to the right place. The Compost Crew team has brainstormed a few resolutions to get you started on your quest to become the most sustainable version of yourself in 2021. 1. Be creative! Making new art, decor, games, food, etc out of items…
by Bella Dastvan, Organic Solutions Representative Climate anxiety is a common issue in Generation Z. Topics like climate change, pollution, food waste, and social and environmental justice are very complex and do not have simple answers. When there are solutions, corporations and bureaucratic structures can slow down the pursuit of social and environmental justice. It’s like a large entangled web…
by Kathleen Turk, Organic Solutions Associate Compost Crew was started nearly 10 years ago in Montgomery County. We have grown over the years to serve the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia. Maryland is our home and we’re always looking for ways to help more homes in the Free State keep their food scraps out of the landfill. We’re excited…
by Mallory Huggins, Ward 4 resident Every Tuesday night, my housemate Casey and I hop in her car, Lil Peanut, and drive north from West Petworth to 8th and Jefferson NW. We gather at Brightwood Park United Methodist Church with our masked, gloved, and socially distant neighbors— some of the few people we regularly see in person—and pack groceries, cleaning…