Should Philadelphia “Steal” Our Bloom Idea?
Bloom was recently featured in a series by The Philadelphia Citizen called "Ideas We Should Steal," which debates whether the city should follow in DC's footsteps of turning hundreds of tons of solid waste every day into a nutrient-rich biosolid fertilizer and soil amendment like Bloom. Find out where they
Business Development Manager – Landscape & Soil Sales
We're looking for a new business development manager to own and grow Bloom's commercial book. You'll sell to soil blenders, landscape contractors, landscapers and resellers across the DMV.The job centers on opening new accounts and winning back blender and construction volume, while keeping current customers well served. You'll report to
DC Restaurant Finds Common Ground in Bloom
At Poplar, a restaurant in DC’s Brightwood neighborhood focused on seasonal and foraged ingredients, sourcing high-quality local products is central to its ethos. That principle extends to Poplar's small sidewalk garden, where Bloom is helping to grow ingredients for the kitchen. “We like to source as locally and sustainably
Update on PFAS Research and Legislation: A Webinar Recap
A recent Bloom presentation featuring Zachary Borrenpohl, P.E., program manager and civil engineer at DC Water, examined the evolving regulation and science surrounding PFAS in biosolids. One central theme was that biosolids should not be treated as a single category when evaluating PFAS risk: concentration, source characteristics, individual PFAS
How One Greenhouse Co-op Member is Growing for Good
For Josh Bayard, gardening is about much more than growing plants. It’s a way to connect with the land, give back to the community, and carry on a tradition that started with his grandmother. After moving to Washington, DC, five years ago to be closer to family, Josh has
Turfgrass and Landscaping Success: A Webinar Recap
Healthy, resilient landscapes start below the surface. That was the central message of “Research to Real-World Results: Bloom for Turfgrass and Landscaping Success,” a webinar bringing together university research and the experiences of landscaping and grounds-management professionals using compost in the field. You can watch the full webinar now.
Blue Plains/Bloom Fall Tour
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of DC Water’s Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant on Wednesday, October 21 at 11:30 am. See how Bloom is made and learn about its benefits for sports turf, edible and ornamental landscaping, home lawns and gardens, and more. You'll also learn about the
Learn About New PFAS Research and Legislation
As regulations and research around PFAS continue to evolve, farmers using biosolids need clear, practical information about what these changes mean for their operations. Join Bloom and Zachary Borrenpohl, P.E., Compliance Specialist and Civil Engineer at DC Water, on Tuesday, September 15th at 12 pm ET for a free
Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation and Impact
This week, Bloom marked its 10th anniversary surrounded by many of the customers, partners, colleagues, and friends who helped us reach this milestone. What began with a $75 delivery to a local church has grown into nearly 750 customers and more than 400,000 tons of Bloom sold, helping to
