4Roots Farm Chats: Charlie Pioli of O-Town Compost

The Future of Organics Recycling in Florida: Building The Circular Economy

Join us at 4Roots Farm for an engaging conversation about food waste, composting, the future of organics recycling in Florida, and how local efforts can create statewide impact. ♻️

Led by Charlie Pioli, Founder of O-Town Compost, this Farm Chat will explore how food waste diversion, composting systems, and emerging technologies help reduce landfill use and improve how organic materials are managed across the state.

Charlie will explain how proper sorting of food waste, with the help of new tools and technology, makes composting more effective and keeps organic materials out of landfills. He’ll also share how local governments are supporting organics recycling through policies and incentives, and how these community-level actions can grow into long-term, scalable solutions.

This conversation will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how composting works, the challenges and opportunities for organics recycling in Florida, and how turning food waste into compost supports healthier soils and more resilient communities. 🌱

Meet the Speaker

Charlie Pioli is the Founder of O-Town Compost, a leader in Central Florida’s organics recycling and composting movement. Through education, innovation, and advocacy, Charlie works to reduce food waste, improve compost quality, and expand access to sustainable waste solutions across Central Florida.

His work emphasizes collaboration between residents, businesses, and local governments to create practical, scalable systems that keep organic materials out of landfills and return nutrients back to the soil.

Event Details

🗓️ Monday, February 16th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
📍 4Roots Farm Campus – Education Building, 1101 N. John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32804
🎟️ $10 Admission

Seats are limited, register today!

✨ Farm Family Members receive FREE admission to 4Roots Farm Chats: just one of the many benefits members can enjoy while helping empower programming that educates on and increases community access to fresh, nutritious food. Learn more and become a member here.

About the Farm Chats Series

4Roots Farm Chats is a monthly speaker series held on select Mondays at 4Roots Farm, featuring engaging conversations with leaders and experts in the fields of environmental sustainability, regenerative agriculture, farming, gardening, food systems, innovation, and more.

Each session invites our community to dig deeper into thought-provoking topics that explore the connections between food, health, and the environment: inspiring dialogue, discovery, and action toward a more sustainable future.

Thank You for Supporting Our Mission

4Roots is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to unearthing the power of food to build healthy communities. With your ticket purchase, you empower programs that connect people to fresh, nutritious food and education.

Together, we can transform how communities think about, access, and interact with food. Learn more about how your support makes an impact at 4rootsfarm.org.