Author: Alec Resha

VIS.117-Visions of Scale – A Panel Discussion of Three Compost Entrepreneurs-AC24.USCC

This panel discussion features three successful compost entrepreneurs sharing their firsthand experiences of starting and growing their businesses. Topics include accessing funding, navigating permitting issues, hiring and training personnel, and developing a new business structure. Panelists include Christi Turner, Justin Senbeil, and Michael Robinson.Speakers: Michael Robinson, Justin Senkbeil, Christi TurnerDuration: 1 hours 23 minutesCredits: 1.5Member… Continue reading VIS.117-Visions of Scale – A Panel Discussion of Three Compost Entrepreneurs-AC24.USCC

DIV.225-An Evolving Organics Landscape for Maryland Counties-AC24.USCC

This discussion highlights Maryland’s efforts to advance composting infrastructure in response to nationwide organics diversion mandates. It focuses on increasing processing capacity, developing compost markets, and reducing finished product contamination. Participants will learn from leading Maryland counties and municipalities about their successful organics diversion initiatives and how similar strategies could enhance their own municipal composting… Continue reading DIV.225-An Evolving Organics Landscape for Maryland Counties-AC24.USCC

PRO.226-Improving Process Efficiencies in Biosolids Composting-AC24.USCC

This session emphasizes the importance of operating an efficient composting operation within municipal wastewater treatment facilities, particularly considering rising costs. It discusses establishing a structured business plan using full cost accounting to manage expenses effectively. Additionally, the session explores leveraging pile parameters and material aesthetics to increase throughput and optimize equipment usage on a small… Continue reading PRO.226-Improving Process Efficiencies in Biosolids Composting-AC24.USCC

FAC.227-Overcoming Challenges to Develop Compost Infrastructure-AC24.USCC

This presentation addresses the challenges municipalities face in developing new compost infrastructure in response to recent regulations in California. Using Kern County as a case study, it explores the obstacles involved in siting and constructing a new compost facility, highlighting the strategies employed to overcome these challenges and successfully build a 100,000TPY CASP compost facility.Speakers:… Continue reading FAC.227-Overcoming Challenges to Develop Compost Infrastructure-AC24.USCC

POL.235-How to Scale Composting Infrastructure and Access – Opportunities in Investment and Policy-AC24.USCC

This session analyzes opportunities and challenges in maximizing the flow of food waste from collection to composting facilities. It examines policy opportunities and bottlenecks in converting yard waste-only composting facilities to accept food waste. Additionally, it provides investment findings and recommendations for scaling both commercial and small-scale composting infrastructure.Speakers: Caroline BarryDuration: 25 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price:… Continue reading POL.235-How to Scale Composting Infrastructure and Access – Opportunities in Investment and Policy-AC24.USCC

USE.119-Selling STA Compost by Industry-AC24.USCC

Join an interactive session to learn sales techniques targeting landscape contractors, DOTs, and sports turf managers, setting your sales team apart. Selling STA certified compost offers key benefits for outselling competitors. Discover how the STA program meets end users’ needs and provides essential information.Speakers: Dave HardingDuration: 15 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now

USE.118-STA -The Brand – The Future’s So Bright – You Better Bring Shades-AC24.USCC

The STA Program celebrates its 25th anniversary, reflecting on its founding principles that established it as the gold standard for compost evaluation. The development of the Compost Technical Data Sheet (CTDS) revolutionized the industry, providing clarity, consistency, and confidence for compost users. In preparation for future growth and partnerships, the USCC’s Market Development Committee has… Continue reading USE.118-STA -The Brand – The Future’s So Bright – You Better Bring Shades-AC24.USCC

USE.117-Shifts in Compost Use over the Decades-AC24.USCC

This paper explores how understanding market trends and past successful uses of compost can aid composters in effectively marketing their product. It discusses shifts in the marketplace, opportunities to re-establish abandoned markets, and emerging markets with potential.Speakers: Ron AlexanderDuration: 22 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now