The first full week of May marks International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW), celebrated worldwide as more people, businesses, municipalities, schools and organizations are recognizing the importance of composting. This year’s theme is Grow, Eat…COMPOST…Repeat. For details on how to participate in the International Compost Awareness initiative, residents, businesses and organizations can explore opportunities at ICAW.
For more family-friendly recycling education, Discovery Cube OC is re-opening on May 28. Watch out for announcements on the new World of Organic Waste exhibit coming soon. For year-round information on how to recycle right, including tips on composting and more, visit the OC Waste & Recycling educational hub. Don’t forget to follow @OCWaste on social media for more news and updates year-round!