Compost Alex

02/15/2022

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07/25/2020

Oh, have you heard, from our local The Zebra Press - GOOD News in Alexandria, VA!

After many months, Alexandria is collecting food waste for composting at Farmers' Marketsthat begins August 1.. Wear a mask!

05/30/2020

Hey Composters!

From our T&ES friends who run Alexandria's composting program, read on...

We've seen a few questions out there about food compost drop off with the farmers' markets starting to open. TES is not yet ready for food compost drop off at the markets -- we appreciate your patience.

11/15/2019

Two weeks ago in the midst of Food Recovery Week, The Council of the District of Columbia (DC's own City Council) introduced a pretty cool bill. Here's a brief 3 minute story about it and other sustainability efforts the District is taking.
DC Food Recovery Working Group, Sierra Club DC Chapter, any comments about this?


Happy . Happy Composting.

D.C. is a leader on many environmental issues, but lags behind other cities on recycling.

11/10/2019

Following up on your pumpkins, when they get , you are also diverting gallons of water from the going to the trash stream. A Compost Alex member brought that to our attention when they shared this CityLab pumpkin smashing story with us:
https://www.citylab.com/life/2019/11/halloween-pumpkin-compost-community-donations-food-waste/601372/

Just about an hour left to get your composted this weekend in Alexandria. Head over to Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market or West End Farmers Market and get it done!

Have a great composting weekend!

The environmental case for smashing pumpkins.

11/09/2019

'Tis the season to find pumpkins, carve them up, and display them along with other garden gourds! If they're edible, we say eat them... are delicious and can be made at home, not just bought to go with your workday salad.
When the pumpkin is done, or rather when the squirrels are done with your pumpkins, be sure to the scraps!

Happy . Happy .

11/08/2019

The City's farmers market compost program turns 6 this weekend 😁 That's a lot of time and a lot of being . It's a good thing to celebrate!
Do you remember what you did when you turned 6? Maybe you were like this little guy squealing out the car window with excitement on the way to a .
Enjoy the four markets this weekend.
Old Town Farmers' Market, Alexandria, VA, Del Ray Farmers' Market, West End Farmers Market, and Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market with Transportation & Environmental Services, City of Alexandria, Virginia

10/29/2019

Our - Food Policy Style!

Thanks to a partnership with The Food Law and Policy Clinic of Harvard Law School and the DC Food Recovery Working Group, the DC food recovery legal guide has been updated and expanded in time for Food Recovery Week:

https://dcfoodrecovery.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/food-recovery_d.c._2019.pdf

, businesses, emergency food service providers, , and community members interested in a detailed look at the laws, policies, and incentives that are continuing to evolve to reduce food waste will find this informative guide helpful.

First published in 2017, this 2019 guide reflects changes to law in the District of Columbia since the expansive D.C. Save Good Food Amendment Act was passed last year.

The guide provides answers to key questions on who is covered by the law, tax incentives for food donations, liability protections for donations, date labels, food safety, and food recovery in K-12 schools.

The new guide also includes a high-level overview of major laws and policies in neighboring Maryland and Virginia.

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10/24/2019

In a few hours, Compost Alex will be at Patagonia Store Washington, DC for the DC Food Recovery Working Group Expo! Excited to see you there!

We can't wait to see you all TONIGHT at DC's First Food Recovery Expo! Come mingle with the orgs in DC working to keep good food from going to waste! 7 pm Georgetown. Recovered snacks & drinks too!

10/23/2019

In two nights, join Compost Alex at Patagonia Store Washington, DC for DC Food Recovery Working Group Expo! We're bringing 12 food and composting related organizations together & showcasing how is in our region. Come check out DC Food Project, Food Rescue US - Washington D.C., Together We Bake, Food Recovery Network, ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar, SuperFd, Eatortoss and more. This is for sure a happy hour fun time. See you Thursday, 7 PM 😘
Thanks DC Food Recovery Working Group for having such a wonderful Food Recovery Week!

10/20/2019

Happening this week Wednesday! Part of Food Recovery Week with over 10 regional events spread throughout DC and Montgomery County.
- DC Food Recovery Working Group events:
- Manna Food Center (Montgomery County) events: https://mocofoodrescueweek.org/

Happy , happy ! And happy !

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