Charles

About Charles Duprey

The founder and president of Naturcycle LLC, Charles Duprey is an expert in green roof media design and manufacturing, with over fifteen years of experience developing and supplying some of the largest green roof and engineered soil projects in the Northeast, including the one-acre farm on the Javits Convention Center rooftop, green roofs from the Statue of Liberty Museum to the Boston Medical Center, and more. As a certified educator, he conducts professional development sessions on green infrastructure and sustainability for members of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Charles currently serves as a trustee for the Compost Research & Education Foundation and is the current co-chair of the Seal of Testing Assurance Advisory Committee. He is also the former Vice Chair of the Market Development Committee of the United States Composting Council. He serves on many industry committees and has published several educational articles on a variety of related topics. He has both a B.S. and a B.A. from Syracuse University and resides in Central New York.

Promoting Green Space in the Urban Landscape

We can look to our history for many examples of individuals who made an impactful difference, creating positive change in their neighborhoods, their cities, and their world. This video, produced by Vox Media, highlights the efforts of Hattie Carthan and Liz Christy, both residents of New York City, whose efforts to promote green space in [...]

By |2021-06-14T18:12:59+00:00June 14th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Compost and Phosphorous Availability, the future of markets

As natural and organic solutions grow understanding the difference between things like Compost and Fertilizers is more critical then ever, even regulators have questions.  One thing often overlooked is the speciation (Types) of Phosphorous in composts. All P is not created equal. Learn more about this issue from a true industry expert and industry trade [...]

By |2021-05-17T20:44:41+00:00May 17th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Intensive vs Extensive Green Roof Media

Intensive and Extensive Green Roof Media: What does it all mean? We often get questions about two common terms related to Green Roof Media (soil like substance): What is the difference between extensive and intensive soils? Extensive media is designed to be used in applications off 6 inches of depth or less. It tends to [...]

By |2021-03-25T15:15:58+00:00March 25th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Naturcycle Expands with New Location in the Boston Area

Naturcycle is excited to announce another blending location! Our green roof media and lightweight blends are now available in bulk and in super sacks from our new facility in the Boston area. Contact us today for consistent high-quality products with the highest level of expertise and customer service support. Let us review your specifications [...]

By |2021-03-02T17:40:41+00:00February 26th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Charles Duprey presents at US Composting Council Conference

Join composters, equipment manufacturers, municipalities, engineers and experts nationwide at the Annual United States Composting Council Conference.  Our founder Charles Duprey will be presenting on “Bidding on Department of Transportation jobs: Do’s Don’ts and Tips." This event is a great way to share knowledge, expand our understanding of compost and network. The  topic Mr. Duprey [...]

By |2021-01-19T11:35:11+00:00January 19th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Healthy Soils & A Happy Halloween!

Naturcycle engineered soils like this green roof media are key to long term success. This eerily good Intensive 85 blend can be found at Stamford Urby, in Connecticut. After a year in place, the wide variety of plants are healthy, thriving, and ready for a Happy Halloween!

By |2021-01-06T16:43:23+00:00October 30th, 2020|Uncategorized|

A Master Class in Transportation-Related Compost Uses on YouTube

Cal Trans (the California Department of Transportation) has created and shared a free video recording of a webinar series in a two day educational event on "Improving Roadside Revegetation and Stormwater Quality with Compost-Based BMPS." These recordings are very well done, with tons of pictures, charts, experts and even a panel with Dr. Sally [...]

By |2021-01-06T16:52:27+00:00September 10th, 2020|Uncategorized|

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