19th Annual Vermont Organics Recycling Summit

Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost!

April 30-May 1, 2025

Held as a kick-off event for International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW)

The 2025 Summit was held on Wednesday, April 30th, at the Randolph campus of Vermont State University (formerly VTC). The day included a hybrid plenary in the morning followed by lunch and in-person-only sessions; the day ended with a social networking event at the Chandler Center for the Arts. On Thursday, May 1st, we offered five tours across Vermont.

9:00-10:15 AM: Plenary session (HYBRID)

- Natasha Duarte, Composting Association of Vermont (CAV)
- Josh Kelly, Solid Waste Program Manager, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
- Dan Goossen, CAV Board of Directors, CSWD Organics Diversion Facility
- Alyssa Eiklor, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
In this key note, Michael Martinez, the Founder and Executive Director of L.A Comp ost , will discuss the importance of composting for soil and human health. With a focus on respecting the community’s perspective, lived experience, and leadership, there is an opportunity to create a powerful human network that mimics the beautiful living soil network below the ground.