Think composting is just for gardeners? Think again.
In this cheeky, down-to-earth dialogue, we’ll dig into how food scraps become climate solutions — and how small, local systems like Nettle Composting in Rockford are rewriting the story of waste.
Kate Whitacre is a worker-owner and founding member of Nettle Composting, a cooperative built on justice, equity, and climate resilience. Kate’s roots run deep — she’s an organic farmer, soil steward, and lifelong advocate for community-scale sustainability.
We’ll explore:
Why composting matters — reducing food waste, cutting methane, drawing down carbon, and rebuilding soil health.
How community composting works — what a “worker-owned” system really means.
How to get started — composting at home, at school, or as a community.
The weird, wonderful world beneath our feet — and why soil is the unsung hero of climate adaptation.
Come for the dirt puns. Leave with a plan.
This program is intended for adults. It does not require registration.
For more information, contact Britta at
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