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Here are some excellent resources to learn more about composting:

US Composting Council
The USCC is a national, non-profit trade and professional organization promoting the recycling of organic materials through composting. The USCC is the only national organization committed to the advancement of the composting industry.
compostingcouncil.org

BioCycle Magazine
Published since 1960, BioCycle is the go-to magazine and website on composting, organics recycling, anaerobic digestion and renewable energy.
biocycle.net

Institute for Local Self-Reliance
The Institute’s mission is to provide innovative strategies, working models and timely information to support environmentally sound and equitable community development. “Composting for the Community” is one of ILSR’s initiatives, through which they have established a national Community Composting Coalition, annual conferences, and a wealth of infographics, podcasts, webinars, and more!
ilsr.org/composting

EPA
Learn more on the basics of composting, national facts, statistics, and studies.
epa.gov

Save the Food
Reduction is the first step in sustainably managing our waste. Save the Food is a campaign by the NRDC and Ad Council to help educate the public on the realities of our food waste epidemic and best practices for controlling it in your home.
savethefood.com