Eli Fish Launches Composting Program with Batavia Rotary
The Rotary Club of Batavia and Eli Fish Brewing Company are joining forces to make a greener impact on the community through a new food composting initiative launching October 27. The program is designed to reduce waste, protect the environment, and inspire other local businesses to adopt sustainable practices.
Under the new partnership, EcoVerde Organics LLC of Akron will collect food scraps from Eli Fish Brewing Company. Instead of heading to a landfill, these materials will be transformed into nutrient-rich compost used to enrich local soil and promote sustainable agriculture. To ensure the program’s success, Eli Fish staff will receive training on proper composting procedures—learning what materials can be composted and how to separate them effectively.
This effort is made possible through financial support from the Rotary Club of Batavia and Rotary District 7090. Each year, Batavia Rotary funds a community service project selected by the club president. For 2025, President Lynn VanDerBeck chose to focus on an environmental initiative that promotes sustainability and community education.
The Batavia Rotary is thrilled to partner with Eli Fish owner Matty Gray and his team to take meaningful action for our planet right here in Batavia. This project not only keeps organic waste out of landfills but also demonstrates how small changes in business practices can make a big environmental difference.
Through this collaboration, the Rotary Club of Batavia continues its mission of “Service Above Self,” combining community spirit, environmental responsibility, and local partnership to create a cleaner, more sustainable future for Genesee County and beyond.