International Compost Awareness Week: Cool the Climate-Compost!
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May 10, 2019
This week, from May 5 to May 11, 2019, gardeners, environmentalists, and compost enthusiasts worldwide come together to celebrate International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW).
Established in Canada in 1995, ICAW has grown to become the largest and most comprehensive education initiative dedicated to promoting composting and organic recycling, spreading its message across North America and beyond.
ICAW emphasizes the critical role composting plays in sustainable living and climate action. By returning organic matter back to the earth, composting enriches soil health, reduces landfill waste, and helps lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Each year, the initiative adopts a theme that highlights a key environmental benefit of composting. This year's theme, "Cool the Climate- Compost!" draws attention to how composting actively contributes to climate change mitigation by sequestering carbon and improving soil resilience.
Through workshops, community events, and educational campaigns, International Compost Awareness Week inspires individuals and communities to embrace composting with renewed enthusiasm, fostering healthier gardens and a healthier planet.
