PRESS RELEASE: Oklahoma Compost and Sustainability Association hosts International Compost Awareness Week


The Oklahoma Compost and Sustainability Association sends this information as posted below:


Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Compost and Sustainability Association (OCASA), a 501c3 non-profit organization, is thrilled to announce its hosting of International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) from May 6th to May 11th, 2024.

OCASA, which emerged from the Oklahoma Compost Conference planning committee, is dedicated to spreading the richness of compost through education, advocacy, and outreach. Committed to making compost accessible to all for the enhancement of Oklahoma, OCASA is proud to organize a series of events in collaboration with various sustainability partners.

In Oklahoma, we got Proclamations from the State of Oklahoma, the City of Norman, the City of Tulsa, and the City of Oklahoma City acknowledging International Compost Awareness Week!!! We’re excited to host a series of events that promote composting in all its forms, which you can sign up for here: https://www.okcompostconference.org/icaw2024/

Here’s what you can expect:

Events Highlights:

  • Virtual Lunch and Learn with Oklahoma Recycling Association (OKRA)

Date: Mon, May 6th, 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Join us for a virtual tour of the Norman Compost Facility. RSVP to receive the link at www.okcomposts.org/icaw2024 (https://chat.openai.com/c/www.okcomposts.org/icaw2024).

  • Composting Classes at The Well

Date: Tues, May 7th, 12:00 pm & 5:30 pm

Location: 210 James Garner Ave, Norman, OK 73069

Speaker: Mordkai Hornpetrie, Compost Manager at Fertile Ground Cooperative.

  • Vermicomposting Workshop and Movie Screening at Downtown Metropolitan Library

Date: Wed, May 8th, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm

Location: 300 Park Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Screening of “Kiss The Ground”.

  • Screening of “Common Ground” at Rodeo Cinema

Date: Thurs, May 9th, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Location: 2221 Exchange Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108

OCASA members enjoy discounted tickets and can sign up for membership on-site.

  • Social Hour at Sailor & The Dock

Date: Fri, May 10th, 5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Location: 617 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

  • Compost Festival at Scissortail Park

Date: May 11th

Join us for vendors, panels, and workshops celebrating the wonders of composting!

OCASA invites all residents of Oklahoma and beyond to participate in these engaging and educational events during International Compost Awareness Week. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.okcomposts.org/icaw2024.

Follow us on social media:

Facebook: @okcomposts

Twitter: @okcomposts

Instagram: @okcomposts

Join us in our mission to promote sustainability and composting practices for the benefit of Oklahoma and the planet.

About OCASA

The Oklahoma Compost and Sustainability Association (OCASA) is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to spreading the richness of compost through education, advocacy, and outreach. OCASA aims to make compost accessible to all for the enhancement of Oklahoma’s environment and community.


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