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 will be held on Wednesday, April 30th, at the Randolph campus of Vermont State University (formerly VTC). The day will include a hybrid plenary in the morning followed by lunch and in-person-only sessions; the day will conclude with a social networking event nearby. On Thursday, May 1st, we plan to offer a variety of tours, field trips and in-person workshops concurrently across Vermont.
Registration for the virtual Wednesday morning program is open!
9:00-10:15 AM: Plenary session (HYBRID)
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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
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Alyssa Eiklor, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
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In this key note, Michael Martinez, the Founder and Executive Director of L.A Compost, 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.
Coverage of the hybrid and in-person only sessions by of ORCA Media will allow us to share content after the Summit!
Thanks to our sustaining sponsors!!
Thanks to our sponsors!
Thursday, May 1st
Thursday’s program is a collection of in-person events around the state! All are free, but require registration! You do not need to attend the Wednesday Summit to participate.
Questions? Contact us!
Natasha Duarte, Director Composting Association of Vermont
Phone: 802.373.6499
