Ecodrum Composter has been named the Best and First Sustainability Destination in America by American Recognition Awards, recognizing its campus in Ozark, Arkansas, that educates youth and communities on composting, recycling, gardening, and sustainability.
Ecodrum Composter has been named the winner of "Best and First Sustainability Destination in America" by American Recognition Awards. The recognition highlights the company's work in sustainability education and its campus in Ozark, Arkansas.
Based in Ozark, Arkansas, Ecodrum Composter is an American manufacturer of composters called Ecodrum. The company started 20 years ago, recognizing that farmers needed a better solution to handle their mortality than the conventional methods. Over the years, its markets have grown, and so has its mission and purpose. Today, Ecodrum Composter transforms organics into compost and serves customers including schools, communities, farmers, aquaculture, meat processors, transfer stations, landfills, and urban farms.
The company has aligned its businesses to a single purpose and mission: to create opportunities for youth and communities. This alignment has led to the development of a campus and the founding of Compost Network - Empowering Youth and Communities. The campus is the First Sustainability Destination in America and a pilot project that educates youth and communities on composting, recycling, gardening, and sustainability. It is a STEM Education campus featuring an interactive play area, Bio-Dome Educational Center, beehives, bird sanctuary, monarch butterfly enclosure, insect/ladybug habitat, animals, dinosaur exhibit, recycling bins, community garden, little library, and an Ecodrum In-vessel composter.
"The stars remind us that possibilities are endless, and when we inspire young minds to dream, explore, and believe, we give them the courage to reach beyond the stars," said Byron Irwin, CEO & President of Ecodrum Composters.
The company's history includes several milestones. It has sold over 2,000 composters throughout North America. In 2026, it received an Award in Leadership in Environmental Education from the Arkansas Environmental Federation. It also built the campus and founded Compost Network - Empowering Youth and Communities. These efforts reflect a commitment to creating opportunities for youth and communities, with the businesses aligned to a purpose that generates funds for youth groups.
Ecodrum Composter's recognition as Best and First Sustainability Destination in America underscores its role in advancing sustainability education and community engagement. The award from American Recognition Awards highlights the company's ongoing work to transform organics into compost and inspire future generations.