The goal of ICAW is to work together to raise public awareness on why we all should be composting our organics and using compost to create healthier soil. The theme for 2024 is based on one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals “Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts” and to show how composting can help achieve this goal.

Theme:

The theme for 2025 is "Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost!". This theme was chosen to highlight the benefits of composting in communities of all sizes, from backyard composters to large-scale facilities.