Explore opportunities in compost and connect with Michigan organics professionals to level up organics recycling in Michigan! Join us in Lansing on February 27 to learn about key issues surrounding organics management in the state. This full day event brings together large and small compost operations and municipalities from around the state to move Michigan to a more circular economy. Travel stipends are available for representatives of Justice40 communities. Find details in the registration form.
KEYNOTE: Planning for Disaster Debris
Mark King, Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Much of the manageable debris following a disaster, whether that's wind, flooding, or fire, is organic. Learn about the value of productive disaster debris management and how to plan and prepare for quick action when disaster strikes.
Mark has worked as the Organics Management Specialist in the Department of Environmental Protection's Materials Management Division for the last 33 years. Mark provides ongoing technical assistance to new and existing commercial and agricultural compost facilities through compost facility design, operations assistance, and compost process troubleshooting.
When
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Where
Lansing Community College West
How
9:00Â Â | Coffee & Registration |
9:30Â Â | Welcome, Current Context |
9:50Â Â | Keynote: Planning for Disaster Debris |
10:45Â Â | Networking Break |
11:15Â Â | Producing & Selling High-Quality Compost |
12:00Â Â | Lunch |
1:00Â Â | Panel: Reducing & Managing Odors at ALL Scales |
1:45Â Â | Break |
2:30Â Â | Contamination Reduction |
3:15Â Â | Retail Perspective on Food Scrap Management |
3:35Â Â | Panel: Organics-Related Policy Issues |