Composting In The Time of COVID-19: Part 3

Join this webinar to hear from a panel of for-profit, nonprofit, and government food scrap collectors.In this discussion moderated by Brenda Platt of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, they will share their experience in adapting drop-off and curbside collection programs in response to COVID-19. The discussion will cover new safety protocols, defending the right to collect food scraps for composting, services paused, and new services offered (such as home composting kits and food delivery for local businesses).  

Panelists:

• Daryl Braithwaite, Public Works Director for the City of Takoma Park, Maryland

• Dan Matsch, Eco-Cycle, Bouder, Colorado

• Eileen Banyra, founder, Community Compost Co., New Paltz, New York

• Ceci Pineda, Executive Director, BK ROT, Brooklyn, New York

• Jeremy Brosowsky, Founder/CEO, Compost Cab, Washington, DC

• Natasha Duarte, Director of the Composting Association of Vermont

Watch for the Series:

Part 4 April 21: "The Re-emergence of the “Victory Garden”: Selling Compost to Customers While They Shelter in Place". More details coming soon!