Based in Upper Darby, PA, Mother Compost has been awarded the 2023 Upper Crust Small Business award for their exceptional commitment to sustainability and community involvement. Since they were founded in 2018, Mother Compost has not only rescued over 2 million pounds of food waste from local landfills but the women-owned and women-led team has also achieved significant milestones like partnering with local institutions, receiving civic awards, and expanding their operations, all while working hard to challenge their community to re-think their current trash paradigms. The $15,000 prize money will be dedicated to furthering Mother Compost’s impactful work, including increasing employee hours and sponsoring community organizations that promote sustainability, environmental stewardship and education efforts.
"We are incredibly grateful to be named the recipient of this year's Upper Crust award from Pie Insurance,” said Gwenn Nolan, founder and CEO of Mother Compost. “These funds will be used to further expand our food scrap recycling efforts. We appreciate Pie for their unwavering support of small businesses and their employees every day. By recognizing the efforts of small businesses with this generous award, Pie has made an immense impact on our mission."
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