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June 2019
Green Industries Council Water Symposium
Since its inception, the GIC Water Symposium has continued to explore vital questions about water: What are other sources of water? What are the economics of water? How do we set future policy about it? How will we sustain and preserve our most critical resource? How do we strike a balance and meet the water needs of the diverse economy and environment of our state? Each year the GIC Water Symposium features presentations by innovative thinkers, policy makers and water experts,…
Find out more »July 2019
Composting- Making it Fun!
Karin Mills and Linda Bourne, members of the Earth Ministries Team at Binkley Baptist Church will be the presenters. Karin and Linda conceived and implemented the ‘triple stream’ collection system to recycle, compost, and landfill properly all things disposed of at Binkley. The collected materials are commercially composted. By doing so they diverted over 10 tons from the local landfill in less than one year, beginning in 2018 and are on track to greatly exceed that number for 2019. They…
Find out more »Compost-Con
Come see exhibits on compost and food waste reduction, hear from some awesome speakers and check out NCMNS’s BRAND NEW compost program!
Find out more »Sustainable Spirits-July 16, 2019
Sustainable Spirits - have a great beer and great conversation at Pelagic Beer & Wine on July 16th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in Raleigh
Find out more »August 2019
Sustainable Spirits – August 20, 2019
This month's Sustainable Spirits is at Fullsteam Brewery at 726 Rigsbee Avenue in Durham,
Find out more »September 2019
Sustainable Spirits, Raleigh, Sept 17th
The North Carolina Composting Council invites you to: Sustainable Spirits on September 17, at Dram & Draught 1 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC. 27603 Dram & Draught is a place for the whiskey fanatic, the craft beer fan, the cocktail enthusiast, the wine tipper and more. We’re a locally owned and operated with a goal to be a great neighborhood bar for friends in downtown Raleigh and beyond. This event is sponsored by Smith Gardner Inc, an engineering firm that are…
Find out more »BugFest 2019
Each year more than 30,000 visitors come to BugFest to experience over 100 exhibits, crafts, games and activities. The museum provides the opportunity for you to interact with entomologists and other scientists so you can continue learning about the fascinating world of bugs. They also feature Café Insecta, where the brave can sample buggy dishes prepared by local chefs. The best part is, it’s all free! Stop in at the NC Composting Council's table and learn about how Black Soldier…
Find out more »Pepper Festival 2019
A celebration of sustainable farmers and the creativity of the Piedmont’s top chefs, brewers and artisans, creating and sharing delicious, healthy dishes made with locally grown sweet, hot and smoky NC peppers. All utensils and serving pieces in this event are totally compostable. This is a big celebration with a very small environmental footprint! Come visit the NC Composting Council's table to learn about how everything is being composted.
Find out more »October 2019
Sustainable Spirits October 15th at The Roof
The North Carolina Composting Council invites you to Sustainable Spirits on October 15, 2019 at The Roof at The Durham Hotel The Roof at The Durham is a year-round gathering spot for guests and locals alike, offering one-of-a-kind panoramic views of the city. Here you will find original, handcrafted cocktails, extensive wine and beer offerings and, as usual, the kind of intelligent conversation that Sustainable Spirits has to offer. We'll enjoy hors d'oeuvres and the fresh air that autumn brings…
Find out more »Moore’s Square Market
The Downtown Raleigh Alliance and the City of Raleigh have partnered to bring a new farmers market to Downtown Raleigh in the newly renovated Moore Square Park. The Moore Square Market is held each Wednesday from 4 pm-7 pm through October 16, 2019. The Market will feature over 20 vendors along with entertainment, educational programming, and special events. The NC Composting Council will be one of nearly 40 vendors at the Market on October 16th where will will be teaching…
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