Author: Alec Resha

POL.226-Model Compost Procurement Policy: Accelerating Action to Close the Organics Recycling Loop-AC23.USCC

To date, closing the organics recycling loop by requiring compost purchases is an underutilized tool in municipal efforts to manage organic waste sustainably and cost-effectively. Composting is an effective way to reduce food waste in cities, by turning food scraps into a natural soil amendment that can be used in city gardens and landscaping and… Continue reading POL.226-Model Compost Procurement Policy: Accelerating Action to Close the Organics Recycling Loop-AC23.USCC

POL.120-How State and Local Policy Funds Composting and Works Toward Zero Waste-AC23.USCC

Increasing funding for composting is crucial in order to recover wasted food. Participants will learn about proven local and state policies to fund composting as well as new legislation to advance compost use as part of healthy soil goals.Speakers: Sophia JonesDuration: 15 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now

VIS.215-State of Practice of U.S. Composting: Introducing the 2022 National Composting Facility Survey-AC23.USCC

Survey results are expected to illustrate current trends and challenges in composting operations and provide insights on national capacity for diversion, availability and usage of feedstock types and sources, end-market products, and current industry perspectives on key issues such as legislation, regulation, and labor needs.Speakers: Suzie BoxmanDuration: 14 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course… Continue reading VIS.215-State of Practice of U.S. Composting: Introducing the 2022 National Composting Facility Survey-AC23.USCC

DIV.222-Enabling the Organics Recycling Renaissance: Lessons from those Generators, Haulers and Processors that are Rising to the Occasion-AC23.USCC

Participants will come away with real-life examples of generators, haulers and processors that are successfully evolving to meet the demand for organics recycling solutions. Ryan will share learnings of what works and what doesn’t work for market participants working to scale their organics landfill diversion operations.Speakers: Ryan CooperDuration: 18 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase… Continue reading DIV.222-Enabling the Organics Recycling Renaissance: Lessons from those Generators, Haulers and Processors that are Rising to the Occasion-AC23.USCC

POL.230-Lessons Learned – 1383 Compliance-AC23.USCC

This presentation will illustrate a comprehensive planning process and tool, including a timeline, to achieve SB 1383 compliance. SB 1383 requires California to massively increase organic waste collection and recycling infrastructure in under 10 years. The regulation requires a collective effort by many entities (including jurisdictions, haulers, recyclers, and businesses) along with significant capital investments.Speakers:… Continue reading POL.230-Lessons Learned – 1383 Compliance-AC23.USCC