USCC Launches the Million Tomato Campaign.
The Million Tomato Compost Campaign is a nationwide effort to spread the word that compost is a key component to building the healthy soil needed to grow sustainable, local food that helps build healthy communities. The Campaign unites chefs, community gardens, food pantries, and compost manufacturers to introduce Americans to the value of compost. USCC is proud to be working with celebrity Chef Nathan Lyon on this campaign!
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ICAW 2013 kicks off TODAY – May 6 through May 12
Enjoy all that International Compost Awareness Week has to offer; find an ICAW event in your area or host one to celebrate Compost: Nature’s Way to Grow! One way to kick off ICAW festivities is to sign-up for the USCC Million Tomato Compost Campaign, which connects community gardens, composters, chefs and food banks in an effort to build healthy soil, grow healthy food, and foster healthy communities.
This year’s winning ICAW design by Jennifer Tignani, an 11th grader from Westland, MI, is available on t-shirts, calendars, and posters - click here to visit the USCC store for more details. Only while supplies last!!
Good Morning America Broadcast!
The US Composting Council celebrated Earth Day on Good Morning America and planted some of the many tomatoes that will be planted with the Million Tomato Compost Campaign. USCC thanks GrowNYC and the 6 students from Scholars Academy in Queens for their help in making the segment a success! Find out more at www.buy-compost.com
