May YP of the Month: Christine Wittmeier

	Christine Wittmeier

Christine’s passion for soil health was ignited during her time at Auburn University's soil testing laboratory, where she assisted graduate students in collecting and preparing soil samples for analysis. After completing her studies, she joined an environmental nonprofit, teaching waste reduction in schools and earning her certification as a North Carolina Certified Environmental Educator. In 2018, Christine was appointed as the Environmental Programs Coordinator for Henderson County, where she managed multiple organics programs, including a home compost bin sale, composting initiatives in six elementary schools, and a small Type 3 Composting Facility. Currently serving as the Organics Recycling Team Lead, she works to enhance the state's food recovery and organics recycling infrastructure by providing technical assistance, resources, and grant funding to private recycling businesses, nonprofits and local governments. In 2022, under her leadership, the NCDEQ launched "Use the Food NC," a statewide campaign aimed at reducing food waste.

Christine’s engagement with the YP Group started when she joined their mentorship program, an experience she found invaluable for gaining industry knowledge and expanding her professional network. She regularly attends the annual USCC Conference to reconnect with her mentor and has also participated in a YP community service project. Additionally, Christine has been active in networking events, such as the Happy Hour. She is grateful for the platform that USCC provides, recognizing that Young Professionals represent the future of the industry and appreciating the opportunities it affords for networking and professional growth.

Congratulations to Christine Wittmeier for her outstanding contributions to the composting industry and her dedication to the YP Group!