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October 2019
Sustainable Spirits West
Sustainable Spirits meet the mountains! Sustainable Spirits is a casual gathering for the sustainability community organized by the North Carolina Composting Council. Its purpose is to create a space for people to gather, meet each other, and engage in fun and meaningful conversations for an inclusive and regenerative future. It’s free, unstructured, and open to everyone interested in anything from renewable energy and civic engagement to green building, organic farming, and beyond! This gathering is sponsored by Danny's Dumpster, working for…
Find out more »NC State’s 20th Annual Vermiculture Conference
How to start and grow a vermicomposting business.
Find out more »November 2019
Sustainable Agriculture Conference
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association's 34th annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference.
Find out more »December 2019
Loader Safety & Maintenance Training
Wednesday-December 11, 2019 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sponsored by Caterpillar • Safety of personnel, site and machine • Walk-around inspections • Operators compartment • Startup/shut down procedures • Basic operating procedures based on industry requirements • Basic fundamentals so an individual can develop skills to operate equipment safely and proficiently • Preventative maintenance of equipment • Clayton Plant tour • See the latest in CAT wheel loaders and skid steers • Lunch will be provided Click HERE to…
Find out more »January 2020
Sustainable Spirits January 2020
Sustainable Spirits is back again for 2020. Come to Durty Bull Brewing 206 Broadway St #104, Durham 27701 on January 21st from 5:30 to 7:30pm for great conversation and wonderful ideas. Sponsored by Hungry Harvest is working to end food waste and hunger in the Triangle area. Come and hear what they're doing and how you can get involved. Sustainable Spirits is a free public gathering for people who care about our environment and our society. It features good people,…
Find out more »February 2020
Sustainable Spirits – February 18th
If you've never been to a Sustainable Spirits gathering you're in for a treat! Sustainable Spirits is an event where environmentally minded people can get together and talk, share ideas, find a place to volunteer, and just enjoy the community. Want to find out how to make your wedding completely organic? Want to know how to sequester carbon in the soil? Want to know where to invest your money to benefit society? You'll find ideas for all of these questions…
Find out more »Sustainable Spirits, Feb 18th in Raleigh
The North Carolina Composting Council invites you to Sustainable Spirits on Feb 18, 2020 at The Pharmacy Cafe, 702 N Person Street, in Raleigh. A MODERN TAKE ON AN OLD-SCHOOL SODA FOUNTAIN & LUNCH COUNTER - You'll love it! This evening is Sponsored by:
Find out more »April 2020
NCSU New Compost Facility Virtual Tour
Join NC State Waste Reduction and Recycling as we host a virtual tour of our on-campus Compost Facility and Research Cooperative! Led by Waste Diversion Coordinator Adam Bensley and Compost Site Manager Matt Ball, this online "tour" is a great time for you to learn how NC State closes the loop for organic waste management. Thursday, April 23 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Via Zoom Click HERE to register
Find out more »May 2020
Green Drinks
Join Piedmont Environmental Alliance and the NC Composting Council for drinks, community, and conversations at our Green Drinks gathering on May 7th. This event is a great way to learn about the work of the Composting Council, get an update on school composting in Winston Salem and find out about opportunities to get involved in local sustainability initiatives. Plus, a portion of each beer-of-the-month sold will benefit your favorite environmental non-profits!
Find out more »June 2020
The Ins and Outs of Vermicomposting: from Worm Bin to Large Scale
Join Rhonda Sherman, author of The Worm Farmer’s Handbook as she talks about techniques and systems for processing food scraps, manure, yard debris, paper and more! With over 25 years of experience, Rhonda will share what she has learned from vermicomposting 101 to working with commercial worm growers and researchers around the world.
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