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The Composter Podcast

Jayne Merner
Composting
Sustainability
Environmental Justice
New York City
Community Composting
Sustainable Agriculture
Soil Health
Waste Management
PFAS
Earth Care Farm
Public Housing
Green City Force
Rodent Control
Human Composting
David Prize
Youth Empowerment
Black Earth Compost
Green Mountain Compost
Food Recovery
Potting Soils

Welcome to The Composter, a podcast for farmers and composters. I'm your host and fellow composter, Jayne Merner. Join me in practical conversation between industry professionals and farmers with a passion for producing high-quality compost. We are going to dig deep into the science, technology, and art of compost production so that we as composters can help enliven the world's soils.

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In Episode 10 of The Composter, I sit down with Cary Oshins — educator, consultant, longtime industry leader, and someone who has helped shape what composting looks like as a profession in the United States.

For decades, composting has often been se... more

In Episode 9 of The Composter, I sit down with Scott Howarth from the Sinclair Group, one of the largest manufactures of produce labels. We talk about how fruit stickers came to be, how labeling is evolving, what the future could hold for compostable... more

In this episode 8 of The Composter, I sit down with Justen Garrity from Veteran Compost and Caroline Barry from Closed Loop Partners for a wide-ranging conversation about where the composting industry is right now and where it’s headed next.

A big t... more

Today’s guest is Jeff Gage, Director of Consulting at Green Mountain Technologies and a Certified Composting Professional. One of the major themes of Season 4 is listening closely to deeply experienced composters, and Jeff fits that mold perfectly.

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Recent Guests

Cary Oshins
Educator, consultant, longtime industry leader in composting
Former USCC leadership; educator and consultant
Episode: Cary Oshins: Cultivating Compost Professionals and a little on CA bioplastics issue
Scott Howarth
Research and Development professional at the Sinclair Group
Sinclair Group
Episode: Produce Stickers: From Nemesis to Dialogue: A Conversation with Scott Howarth
Justen Garrity
Founder of Veteran Compost and serves on the board for BPI
Veteran Compost
Episode: Veteran Compost and Closed Loop Partners on Capital Funding and EPR
Caroline Barry
Senior Program Manager at Closed Loop Partners, leads the Composting Consortium
Closed Loop Partners
Episode: Veteran Compost and Closed Loop Partners on Capital Funding and EPR
Jeff Gage
Director of Consulting at Green Mountain Technologies and a Certified Composting Professional with over 40 years of experience in the composting industry.
Green Mountain Technologies
Episode: 40 Years of Compost Case Studies with Jeff Gage
Aurel Luebke
Austrian engineer and entrepreneur
Compost Systems of Austria
Episode: Arnold Schwarzenegger! Composting Innovation in Austria with Aurel Luebke
Ryan Green
Co-founder of Happy Trash Can Curbside Composting
Happy Trash Can
Episode: Ryan Green from Happy Trash Can on Public Private Partnerships
Nathan Rutz
Director of Soil at Rust Belt Riders; passionate about composting and community-focused ecological practices.
Rust Belt Riders
Episode: Rust Belt Riders: Nathan Rutz on Cooperatives and Scaling up
Jesse Frost
Farmer from No-Till Growers
No-Till Growers
Episode: Jesse Frost from GROWERS DAILY

Host

Jayne Merner
Host and fellow composter, sharing knowledge and insights on composting and sustainable practices with industry professionals and farmers.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings
  • Incredible depth of knowledge

    After listening to just one episode I had already learned so much, but working through this podcast I learn more and more about composting each time and also aboutthe bigger pictures of sustainable food, agriculture, and community building. Jayne's knowledge is amazing, her guests add so much, and I like her style of bringing so much knowledge forward without just talking about herself all the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the_real_reviewer
    United States3 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    I really like listening to all of these podcasts even though I’m just a home composter. I particularly love that Jane brought this podcast to us about human podcasting. I hope it’s something I can take advantage of when I die hopefully many years from now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ann CW
    United States2 years ago
  • The best

    Great content, great host and guests! I hope for new episodes soon! Can’t get enough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T_rev23
    United States3 years ago
  • Tuned in

    This is probably the holy grail of compost knowledge especially after ep 3 with Nora. I’m only 24 and have been backyard composting since i was 15. I definitely would like to start my own company in the Caribbean where I am. I can listen to these episodes multiple times a week because they’re are dripping with information. Thank you for doing this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kingdirt
    United States4 years ago
  • Great listen for farm delivery day

    Very informational podcast with flowing conversation and good interview questions. Looking forward to more episodes. Out in Oregon we work with Dirt Hugger compost - would love to see an interview with them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jihelah
    United States4 years ago

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Many express gratitude for practical advice and real-world applications in composting, with positive remarks toward the engaging style of the host.
The audience reportedly finds the podcast informative and motivational, often feeling inspired to pursue their own composting endeavors.
Listeners appreciate the depth of knowledge shared by the host and guests, highlighting insightful discussions that go beyond just composting to encompass broader environmental themes.

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Cary Oshins: Cultivating Compost Professionals and a little on CA bioplastics issue
Q: Why was a formal certification program considered necessary for the industry?
Certification was seen as a way to assure third parties that operators had the necessary training and competence, similar to other sectors, and to drive professional standards and continuous improvement.
Cary Oshins: Cultivating Compost Professionals and a little on CA bioplastics issue
Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in composting education and professional development?
A combination of early exposure to hands-on composting, observation of the waste crisis, and a desire to influence how practices could be adopted broadly led me to focus on education and training to scale impact.
Produce Stickers: From Nemesis to Dialogue: A Conversation with Scott Howarth
Q: Are we close to having biodegradable fruit stickers in the US?
Yes, biodegradable fruit stickers are available, but adoption is slow due to higher costs.
Produce Stickers: From Nemesis to Dialogue: A Conversation with Scott Howarth
Q: Can you tell us why they were created?
Fruit stickers were initially created for branding and have evolved into tools for traceability in the produce supply chain.
Produce Stickers: From Nemesis to Dialogue: A Conversation with Scott Howarth
Q: Can you share a bit about your background, Sinclair and your role there?
Scott shares his experience as an agricultural engineer and his long tenure with Sinclair Group in developing and applying fruit stickers.

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2. Scott Howarth
3. Justen Garrity
4. Caroline Barry
5. Jeff Gage
6. Aurel Luebke
7. Ryan Green
8. Nathan Rutz

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