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Alexandria Anderson Sellers

Through the Eyes of an Intern: A firsthand look at the mission of CompostNow and its community impact.

A firsthand look at the mission of CompostNow and its community impact.

David Paull

The 2023 Annual Impact Report

We're thrilled to share the impact our members, team, and community have made in 2023.

David Paull

CompostNow is a Certified B Corp

In 2022, CompostNow began the process of becoming a certified B Corporation, a business framework that balances purpose and profit.

Olivia Wilmink

Press Release: CompostNow is B Corp Certified

CompostNow is excited to announce that after a long and thorough process, the company is officially a Certified B Corporation!

Olivia Wilmink

5 Greenwashing Terms that Trick Conscious Consumers

Companies use greenwashing terms to capitalize on growing demands by socially-responsible consumers.

Kat Nigro

Composting at Home: The Basics

Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of waste your household sends to landfills.

Kat Nigro

Composting for Businesses: Finding a Service Provider

When choosing a compost service provider for your business, it's essential to consider several important factors depending on your industry.

Olivia Wilmink

Biodegradable vs. Compostable

Biodegradable is a greenwashing term that can be confusing to conscious consumers, and it does not mean something is compostable.

Olivia Wilmink

What is greenwashing?

Green washing creates a false impression that a company or its products are environmentally friendly.

David Paull

The Benefits of Composting

Composting is about more than waste reduction. Composting benefits the biodiversity of our land, and supports resilient local economies.

Kat Nigro

46 Things You Didn't Know Were Compostable

In America, approximately 30% of the typical household waste stream is compostable.