Landfill Problem in Middle Tennessee

By Shannon Casey | September 23, 2023

The Problem  Once the trash leaves the curb, most people don’t think about where it goes, but it goes somewhere. Currently, that “somewhere” is Middle Point Landfill in Murfreesboro. Republic Services, which owns the Middle Point Landfill, says it will be full in the next 5 to 6 years at the current disposal rate. The…

What Do Compost Certifications Mean?

By Shannon Casey | September 17, 2023

Many companies are making the switch from petroleum-based plastic to plant-based bioplastics to cut down on their landfill waste and fight plastic pollution. There are a lot of sustainable alternatives to plastic these days, but it can be hard to know which items are truly compostable. The labeling on waste items today can be confusing,…

Your Guide to Nashville Farmers Markets

By Shannon Casey | August 9, 2023

It’s National Farmers Market week, and we’re providing your guide to Middle TN Farmers Markets! Love a market you don’t see here? Let us know at Info@CompostNashville.org, and we’ll add them to the list!  12 South Open May 2nd through October 31st, 2023 Tuesdays 4:00pm – 7:00pm Location: 3000 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37204…

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Which Compost Nashville service is best for you?

By Shannon Casey | July 31, 2023

At Compost Nashville, we aim to make composting the right decision AND the easy one! Below we have some information about our services, and you can take this quiz to find out which is best for you! How Compost Nashville Works: We have three (3) service options available: Bi-Weekly Pick Up of 1 bin (best for…

Bioplastics vs. Traditional Plastics

By Shannon Casey | July 25, 2023

As the world becomes more aware of the harms that plastic pollution is causing, alternatives like bioplastics have emerged to replace petroleum-based single-use products. By now, you’ve probably come across some of these bioplastic products and you may not have even known it. Bioplastics typically look and feel just like regular plastics, but differ in…

Tips for Plastic Free July

By Shannon Casey | July 3, 2023

Plastic Free July is an initiative started by the Plastic Free Foundation in 2011 with the goal of reducing plastic waste and educating the public about living plastic free. There are so many opportunities to reduce plastic in our everyday lives. Keep reading to find out some of our favorite tips! Kitchen The kitchen may…

World Environment Day

By Shannon Casey | June 5, 2023

World Environment Day is held annually on June 5th and aims to bring together people across the globe to encourage them to protect and restore the Earth. The United Nations Assembly designated June 5th as World Environment Day in 1972 and has been celebrated every year since.  This year’s theme is #BeatPlasticPollution and focuses on…

Local, Sustainable Gift Guide

By Shannon Casey | December 2, 2022

Local Sustainable Gift Guide Looking for the perfect gift for your family and friends? We’re making it easy to shop locally and sustainably this year! When we shop locally, we are supporting small businesses, investing in our community, and reducing our carbon footprint. Check out this list of local, sustainable stores and restaurants for gift…

Reducing Food Waste During the Holiday Season

By Shannon Casey | November 1, 2022

The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, and the decorations are coming out. The holiday season is upon us! This time of year means a lot of gatherings, cooking, and, of course, eating. Unfortunately, this means a lot of food waste as well. The US EPA estimates that household food waste increases by 25%…

What you CAN and CANT Compost (and why)

By Shannon Casey | October 11, 2022

Let’s talk about the “do’s” and “don’ts” of composting. Composting may seem simple, but we know it can get confusing. Compost Nashville partners with a licensed commercial facility to process all the material we pick up. They can accept more materials than can be composted in your backyard compost heap. Follow these rules below to…