This presentation will offer actionable strategies for marketing STA-certified compost. It will cover understanding your product through testing, emphasizing the unique selling points of certified compost, and leveraging the program’s credibility to enhance branding and boost sales. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and Terms of Service and Use… Continue reading PRO.234-How to use STA to sell compost-AC25.USCC
Author: Alec Resha
PRO.233-The Gateway – How to use the COC & CTDS module-AC25.USCC
This presentation offers a tutorial on the new COC (Chain of Custody) and CTDS (Compost Technical Data Sheet) modules. It demonstrates how participants and labs can manage sample handling, track processing history, and generate/print the CTDS in various formats. The session will provide a step-by-step guide to navigating both modules within the STA Gateway, helping… Continue reading PRO.233-The Gateway – How to use the COC & CTDS module-AC25.USCC
PRO.232-STA-MDC Committee Update-AC25.USCC
This session covers key updates for STA participants, including how to generate the Chain of Custody and Compost Technical Data Sheet in the USCC Gateway for better data integrity and compliance. It also highlights recent program updates, including the Derivative Blend Initiative, new branding guidelines, and efforts to expand compost use through industry collaborations. The… Continue reading PRO.232-STA-MDC Committee Update-AC25.USCC
BUS.139-Zero to One the Iowa Composting Council Story-AC25.USCC
In this presentation, Iowa Composting Council (IACC) Chair John Foster will share the story of IACC’s startup and its strategies for leveraging strengths. He will cover the foundation for developing a partnership with the Iowa Recycling Association (IRA), how IACC fits within IRA, and its membership recruitment approach. Foster will also discuss how IACC’s strategies… Continue reading BUS.139-Zero to One the Iowa Composting Council Story-AC25.USCC
BUS.138-Membership Benefits that Create Value and Drive Retention-AC25.USCC
This presentation will discuss how to design membership benefits that foster long-term engagement and satisfaction. Learn from the NC and CA chapters as they share strategies for creating appealing membership packages that attract new members and retain current ones. Gain practical tips to enhance your chapter’s value proposition and ensure continued member loyalty. The content… Continue reading BUS.138-Membership Benefits that Create Value and Drive Retention-AC25.USCC
BUS.137-Outreach Strategies to Grow and Maintain a Healthy Member Base-AC25.USCC
This session will focus on strategies for growing and maintaining a chapter’s membership. It will cover recruitment techniques, personalized engagement efforts, and effective resources used by successful USCC chapters to drive growth and ensure long-term vitality within the community. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and Terms of Service… Continue reading BUS.137-Outreach Strategies to Grow and Maintain a Healthy Member Base-AC25.USCC
DIV.237-Composting Infrastructure for Food Waste Diversion-AC25.USCC
This 90-minute panel will discuss food waste diversion in Phoenix, featuring experts from key facilities. Topics include food waste collection, contamination mitigation, public education, backend sortation, mega-event logistics, and the city’s composting programs. The panel will showcase successful collaborations between local organizations and facilities. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing,… Continue reading DIV.237-Composting Infrastructure for Food Waste Diversion-AC25.USCC
DIV.236-Contamination Removal at Large Scale Compost Facilities-AC25.USCC
This presentation will address managing contamination in composting facilities, covering types of contamination, methods to manage it without equipment, and best practices for labor, communication, and enforcement. It will also discuss equipment options for reducing contamination, including costs, maintenance, pros and cons, and their impact on product quality and profitability. Insights into working with customers… Continue reading DIV.236-Contamination Removal at Large Scale Compost Facilities-AC25.USCC
DIV.235-Managing Contamination in Large Scale Organics Programs-AC25.USCC
This presentation by CompostNow will discuss best practices for managing contamination in large-scale organics programs. It will cover strategies developed over a decade of experience, including establishing clear communication with partners, implementing contamination fee schedules, bundling compostable products with services, placing containers strategically, and using on-site sorting teams. Successful case studies from sports arenas, live… Continue reading DIV.235-Managing Contamination in Large Scale Organics Programs-AC25.USCC
DIV.234-Addressing Contamination – Collection Processing AD Com…-AC25.USCC
This presentation covers the organics operations in Sacramento, CA, developed in response to SB 1383. It includes food waste collection from the region, preprocessing to remove contamination, anaerobic digestion to generate biogas, and composting of the digestate. The focus is on the circular solution from collection to composting, highlighting the role of each process. The… Continue reading DIV.234-Addressing Contamination – Collection Processing AD Com…-AC25.USCC