Table to Farm: Upstate Composting and Food Recovery Event

On Tuesday, October 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the S.C. Department of Commerce, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, and the Greenville County Solid Waste and Recycling Division will host an Upstate Food Recovery Networking Event—Table to Farm—at the Greenville County Square, 301 University Ridge, Suite 400, Greenville. Residents and other participants will have the opportunity to network with businesses and industry, entrepreneurs, and other state and local government representatives, as well as take an educational and informational journey from Table to Farm.

Many are unaware that yard trimmings and food residuals constitute as much as 24 percent of the nation’s municipal solid waste production. These materials are valuable feedstocks to the growing composting sector in the state, adding more jobs to the state’s economy. Many S.C. companies maintain a strong commitment to recycling and are looking for ways to reduce and recycle food out of the waste stream and into new value-added products like compost. Participants will have the opportunity to network with manufacturers, restaurants, businesses and government officials. Free parking is available and lunch will be provided.

Cost: $20. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Early registration is suggested. For more information, contact the S.C. Department of Commerce at 803-737-0400 or 800-868-7232, or visit SCCommerce.com.