Course Objectives Upon completion of modules, assignments, and assessments, participants will be able to: Define compost and composting Identify ways in which compost can benefit soil, plants, ...

Ron Knox is a senior researcher and policy advocate for ILSR’s Independent Business Initiative. A combined storyteller and antitrust expert, Ron is building our deep bench of reporting and research on ...

ILSR’s Composting for Community research and resources contributed to a first-of-its-kind, interactive guide on composting for oceanic health. When it comes to protecting our oceans and coastlines, ...

A program of ILSR that fights the unchecked power of corporate monopolies and champions policies that level the playing field for independent businesses.

As Federal Chaos Ensues, Trustbusters Rise in the States Ron Knox explores how state officials are continuing efforts to bring more access, opportunity, and affordability to their residents through ...

A biweekly podcast featuring stories about local renewable energy, monopoly power, and how communities can take charge to transform the energy system.

Building Local Power presents empowering stories and transformative ideas that drive community resilience, equitable economies, and sustainable futures.

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There arguably has never been a better time to consider how to grow food and compost at home — it’s an opportunity to support healthy local soils and protect local food production and distribution.

Community-based composting can happen at schools, churches, community gardens, farms and other community venues. It is an effective way to engage youth, gardeners, and other members of the public in ...

Lauren manages campaign strategies and relationships with allied organizations and coalition partners, advocating for antimonopoly reforms.

Elaboró esta guía para la reducción de roedores basándose en las prácticas recomendadas de gestión de “estándar de diamante” que se implementan en los nueve sitios de compostaje de Compost Power en ...