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May 2023
Let’s Talk… Compost, Castings, and Community – ComCon 2023 (Wednesday)
5/10/23: Let’s Talk… Compost, Castings, and Community There is so much information on the sustainability of a worm bin, yet a conversation about where worms come from, how they function, and how integral they are to keeping us alive is sorely lacking in comparison. At NewSoil, we believe that compost education across all communities is deeply important for the longevity of human beings. We need to have care and compassion for worms and all soil creatures, not just how…
Find out more »Let’s Talk … Compost for Healthy Soil, Plants and Planet – ComCon 2023 (Thursday)
5/11/23 Let's Talk … Compost for Healthy Soil, Plants and Planet Compost is championed as the key to healthy soil, healthy plants, and a healthy planet. We will dig into the science of what that means and why that is. Discover the art of knowing when and how to apply compost in various applications and learn about large scale compost sales. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Let’s Talk…Backyard Compost! ComCon 2023 (Friday)
5/12/23 Let's Talk...Backyard Compost! Anyone can compost anywhere- honest! Muriel Williman, Senior Assistant Solid Waste Manager and NCCC Board President, has been composting indoors using worms since college and composting outdoors since childhood. Visit with her at home where we will talk through these two kinds of composting systems, simplified to their basics and utilized so she need not throw away any food scraps ever, and make great compost to boot! REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Sustainable Spirits Annual Plant Swap
Sustainable Spirits is a casual monthly gathering for the sustainability community organized by the North Carolina Composting Council. It started in June 2013 rotating around the Triangle and statewide through different establishments creating a space for people to gather, meet each other, and engage in fun and meaningful conversations in venues that support our environmental commitment to composting and as near zero waste as possible. Sustainable Spirits is free, unstructured, and open to everyone interested in anything from renewable energy…
Find out more »June 2023
Annual Members & Supporters Meeting
Whether you're already a member of the NC Composting Council or an interested friend, we invite you to our Annual Members and Supporters Meeting taking place this year in Pittsboro at The Plant on June 15th. :warm about how compost use effects climate change, what the Composting Council is doing to support the composting industry and composting on-farms, businesses, communities and at home. After the meeting take a tour of The Plant, shop in the Farmers' Market, enjoy some wonderful…
Find out more »10th Anniversary of Sustainable Spirits Gatherings
We've enjoyed 10 years of wonderful Sustainable Spirits gatherings and we're celebrating! Come to The Plant in Pittsboro for, tours of Copeland Springs Farm and Fair Game Distilling, great food, and drinks from Fair Game Beverage Company, Starrlight Meadery, bmc Brewing and Chatham Cider Works. We'll have yummy hors d'oeuvres provided by our sponsor Southern Energy Management and a fabulous cake from Maxie B's. And we're doing a special collection of takeout utensils (unopened) which will be repurposed by our…
Find out more »Sustainable Spirits – July 2023
Sustainable Spirits in a free and open gathering of anyone interested in preserving our environment. Meet great people, have intelligent conversation, make a difference in our culture. This month we're meeting at Aristotle Spirits in Garner. This gathering is sponsored by Today and Tomorrow Turf, a sustainable company making lawns green and healthy for today and tomorrow by improving the soil.
Find out more »August 2023
Sustainable Spirits, August 2023
Sustainable Spirits is a casual monthly gathering for the sustainability community organized by the North Carolina Composting Council. On August 17th we'll gather at Zinc House Winery to enjoy their farm and recreational space and have meaningful conversations with people who care about the environment. This event is sponsored by The ReCollective. We'll be collecting of plastic clamshells for recycling by the ReCollective so save them up and bring them with you.
Find out more »September 2023
Sustainable Spirits Sept 14, 2023
Sustainable Spirits is a casual monthly gathering for the sustainability community organized by the North Carolina Composting Council. We're breaking from our normal routine and gathering all Sustainable Spirits on the SECOND Thursday of the month, Sept 14th from 6pm to 8pm at Standard Beer +Food 205 E Franklin St, Raleigh Next door to Corporate sponsor Non-profit sponsor Come tour the farm, share great food and conversations.
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