O-Town Compost
Venture Overview
O-Town Compost reduces food waste going to Orange County’s landfill while producing compost to support the local food system. Founder Charlie Pioli came from a career in solid waste and recycling consulting, where he witnessed firsthand the scale of poorly managed waste across the country. He launched O-Town Compost to give East Orlando residents a sustainable alternative and help position Central Florida as a hub of environmental responsibility.
Website: o-towncompost.com/
Venture Issue Area: Energy & Water
Venture Headquarters: Orlando, FL
Venture Founder
Charlie, founder of O-Town Compost, comes from a career in solid waste/recycling consulting, where he witnessed the egregious waste being generated and poorly managed around the country firsthand. Spurred to action, he started O-Town Compost as a community composter in East Orlando to give neighbors a sustainable option for their waste. With the help of our valued subscribers, O-Town Compost hopes to expand its offerings, ultimately making Central Florida a hub of sustainability in the United States.
