This webinar examines the growing concern over PFAS (“forever chemicals”) in compost and the challenges compost manufacturers face as passive receivers of these substances. Experts from compost manufacturing, academia, laboratories, and the legal field discuss whether compost producers should test their products for PFAS, along with the benefits, limitations, and costs of testing. Speakers: Noel… Continue reading PRO.241-PFAS & Compost – Navigating Testing & Customer Engagement-WEB.USCC
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BUS.144-Take it to the Bank – Utilizing the Compost Business Bank Loan Kit & Pro Forma-WEB.USCC
This webinar explains how to use the Compost Business Bank Loan Kit, a resource designed to help composting businesses communicate effectively with lenders and secure financing for new, expanded, or upgraded composting facilities. Experts provide step-by-step guidance on using the toolkit to obtain funding. Speakers: Paula Luu, Jarrett Bond, Meredith MattsonDuration: 60 minutesCredits: 1Member Price:… Continue reading BUS.144-Take it to the Bank – Utilizing the Compost Business Bank Loan Kit & Pro Forma-WEB.USCC
BUS.143-Unlocking Potential – Growing and Developing Your Talent-WEB.USCC
Participants will learn a practical WHAT-HOW framework for identifying key job skills and using creative development methods beyond traditional training. The webinar also addresses common development myths and provides actionable strategies to close skill gaps, foster employee growth, and build a stronger, more successful workforce. Speakers: Karla VosDuration: 51 minutesCredits: 1Member Price: $60.00Non-Member Price: $105.00Purchase… Continue reading BUS.143-Unlocking Potential – Growing and Developing Your Talent-WEB.USCC
PRO.240-What the Data Shows – Insights from STA Test Result Database & Lab Proficiency-WEB.USCC
As the compost industry grows, we have more information than ever before—the challenge is turning that information into insights that can move the needle in compost production and usage. Through the USCC Gateway, the US Composting Council has begun building a national database of compost characteristics, and this is just the start. As the Compost… Continue reading PRO.240-What the Data Shows – Insights from STA Test Result Database & Lab Proficiency-WEB.USCC
VIS.126-How to Bring Composting To Your Community-A US Composting Council Tour of the Target Organics Hub-WEB.USCC
The steps to starting a food scrap composting program in your region, municipality, or community are not always clear. Luckily, the US Composting Council has a web-based resource hub that guides you through each stage of the journey! The Target Organics Hub was created in 2020 and has been continuously updated and curated since to… Continue reading VIS.126-How to Bring Composting To Your Community-A US Composting Council Tour of the Target Organics Hub-WEB.USCC
SCI.215-Hybrid Composting of Institutional Food-Prep Waste: Early …-AC26.USCC
This study tested shortening thermophilic composting of university kitchen waste from 30 days to 10–15 days, finishing the process with vermicomposting (worms) or millicomposting (millipedes). Results show that this hybrid approach reduces processing time by ~40% while maintaining or improving nutrient extraction and bio-stimulant activity. Vermicomposting after 10 days provided the most balanced fertilizer, while… Continue reading SCI.215-Hybrid Composting of Institutional Food-Prep Waste: Early …-AC26.USCC
POL.246-From Promises to Payment: Powering Composting with Produce…-AC26.USCC
This session shares insights from California’s SB 54 compost infrastructure needs assessment, highlighting facility capacity gaps, contamination challenges, and priority investment areas. It explores how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs can support composters and offers guidance on engaging in EPR rulemaking to secure resources and strengthen composting infrastructure. The content of this course is covered… Continue reading POL.246-From Promises to Payment: Powering Composting with Produce…-AC26.USCC
POL.250-Closing Keynote – Industry Outlook – Zoe Heller – Director…-AC26.USCC
CalRecycle Director Zoe Heller opens the conference with a keynote highlighting California’s leadership in organics recycling and the growing national momentum for composting. She will discuss the benefits of a circular system for soils, agriculture, and climate, while addressing challenges like contamination and behavior change. Attendees will gain inspiration and practical perspective on sustaining and… Continue reading POL.250-Closing Keynote – Industry Outlook – Zoe Heller – Director…-AC26.USCC
VIS.230-California – Commercial Composters and Community Composter…-AC26.USCC
This panel explores collaboration between commercial composters and community-based composting programs in California to meet ambitious organics diversion goals. Panelists will share strategies for aligning missions, resources, and expertise to improve feedstock quality, reduce contamination, expand processing capacity, and support localized soil-building. Real-world examples will cover partnerships, funding, permitting, and outreach, showing how small- and… Continue reading VIS.230-California – Commercial Composters and Community Composter…-AC26.USCC
USE.327-Monetizing Carbon Farming with Carbon Credits -AC26.USCC
Most of the attention on organics in the carbon accounting world is focussed on diverting food waste from landfills, and rightly so – but using compost, especially to sequester carbon is also an important part of the equation. This talk will describe efforts to monetize applying compost to rangeland (65% of compost in CA goes… Continue reading USE.327-Monetizing Carbon Farming with Carbon Credits -AC26.USCC