From the 3rd to 9th of May, we invite you to join us in celebrating International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2026! Each year, ICAW serves to help spread the word about the transformative power of Compost – from reducing waste, recycling organic material nutrients to boost depleted soils, and giving us an opportunity to reconnect with nature in our everyday lives.
This year’s theme, “Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us,” highlights the vital role compost plays in sustaining life on land and its enormous capacity to support sustainable food production.
Read more about what we’re doing to celebrate ICAW below and let us know your plans for ICAW 2026!
Become an REA Compost Champion!
We’re looking for Compost Champions across the REA membership to feature during the week.
Whether you’re…
♻️ Diverting food and / or garden waste
🌿 Producing high-quality compost
🚛 Collecting and managing materials
🌍 Using compost to improve soils and landscapes
💡 Driving innovation in the circular bioeconomy
…your work deserves recognition.
Selected Compost Champions will be highlighted across our comms channels, helping showcase the impact of composting in building healthier soils, reducing waste, and supporting a more circular economy.
Make your Compost Champions submission via this form or by emailing [email protected] the following info:
- Who you are
- What you do
- The impact you’re making
- A photo or short video (optional but encouraged!)
Let’s use this week to celebrate the people behind the process — and show why composting matters more than ever.
Championing ICAW with the International Composting Alliance
We’re proud to celebrate the many benefits of composting here in the UK and across the world as part of the International Compost Alliance (ICA) – a coalition of composting associations from around the world. Check back soon to learn more about what the ICA has planned for this year’s Compost Awareness Week.
What are YOU doing to celebrate ICAW?
We encourage everyone to participate in ICAW by hosting composting workshops, demonstrations, and other events in your community. Whether you are hosting a tour of your composting facility or starting a composting system at home, every action counts towards creating a more sustainable future.
Help us amplify your planned activities and promotions for International Compost Awareness Week by submitting your initiatives to Megan. We will feature your efforts here and on social media platforms.
For more information about International Compost Awareness Week and how to get involved check out the Compost Research & Education Foundation’s webpage. Let’s celebrate the many wonders of compost together!