This webinar serves as a guide to starting a school composting program, using examples from three different models. Learn about the common obstacles to starting a composting program and how dedicated groups have overcome them to establish successful diversion programs. You’ll hear from program leaders in Florida, New York, and Kentucky.Speakers: Karena Bozarth, Kristen Blaker,… Continue reading OTH.112-Introducing Composting Education and Action at Elementary Schools-WEB.USCC
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POL.243-PFAS and the Compost Industry – A 2025 Update-WEB.USCC
This webinar will provide critical insights into the evolving landscape of PFAS regulations and their impact on composting operations.Speakers: Jeff Wilson, Dr. Youn Jeong Choi, Jess Anderson, Linda Norris-WaldtDuration: 60 minutesCredits: 1.0Member Price: $60.00Non-Member Price: $105.00Purchase Course Now
VIS.120-From Hunger to Harvest – Empowering Communities Through Co…-AC25.USCC
Jasmine Crowe-Houston, award-winning social entrepreneur, will deliver a keynote on tackling food waste and hunger while promoting environmental sustainability. Drawing from her leadership at Goodr, she will highlight the role of composting in the circular economy, connecting soil health, food production, and community building. Jasmine will share success stories, strategies, and a call to action… Continue reading VIS.120-From Hunger to Harvest – Empowering Communities Through Co…-AC25.USCC
BUS.136-The Fine Print – Effective Nonprofit Governance for Chapte…-AC25.USCC
Nisha Thakker of Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC returns to provide legal insights on nonprofit governance. She will guide chapter leaders through the legal duties of nonprofit boards of directors and address common pitfalls in nonprofit governance. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and Terms of Service and Use and… Continue reading BUS.136-The Fine Print – Effective Nonprofit Governance for Chapte…-AC25.USCC
BUS.247-Public Private Partnerships-AC25.USCC
This session explores public-private partnerships (PPPs) in composting, highlighting their mutual benefits for financing, building, and operating composting facilities. McGill will share two successful PPP examples, focusing on roles, responsibilities, and advantages for both public and private sectors. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and Terms of Service and… Continue reading BUS.247-Public Private Partnerships-AC25.USCC
BUS.135-The Case for Public-Private Partnerships-AC25.USCC
This presentation will explore the complexities of launching and expanding compost programs through public-private partnerships. It will cover the steps involved in creating compost programs, from securing funding to implementing and marketing them. Composters and public representatives will share insights and examples of successful partnerships, highlighting what works, when they don’t, and how both sectors… Continue reading BUS.135-The Case for Public-Private Partnerships-AC25.USCC
DIV.118-Community as a Renewable Resource-AC25.USCC
The Prescott Community Compost Project (PCCP) is a volunteer-driven non-profit that processes food scraps into compost, fostering community engagement and education. It operates a booth at the Prescott Farmers Market, where people drop off food scraps, learn about composting, and purchase compost. PCCP plays a vital role in local organics recycling, inspiring and educating participants… Continue reading DIV.118-Community as a Renewable Resource-AC25.USCC
BUS.246-Operator Panel Hot Topics-AC25.USCC
This interactive panel discussion focuses on the challenges compost operators face, such as ensuring facility safety, staying updated with industry changes, finding new markets, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Operators will share their experiences and strategies for running successful composting facilities, and the session encourages audience participation to address additional topics. It offers a chance for… Continue reading BUS.246-Operator Panel Hot Topics-AC25.USCC
BUS.134-The Terminator Loves Compost – How AI Can Help Your Compos…-AC25.USCC
This session explores how AI, Business Intelligence (BI), and Composter Intelligence (CI) work together to improve efficiency, profitability, and scalability in composting operations. It provides an accessible overview of AI and BI, examines real-world applications in composting, and discusses how human expertise (CI) remains crucial alongside technological advancements. Key topics include the basics of AI… Continue reading BUS.134-The Terminator Loves Compost – How AI Can Help Your Compos…-AC25.USCC
ALT.112-Localizing Food Waste Processing Through Policy Technolog…-AC25.USCC
Christy Hurlburt from Viably will explore challenges and solutions for expanding food waste processing infrastructure, covering policy, technological advancements, and funding mechanisms to localize food waste processing and increase composting capacity. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and Terms of Service and Use and shall not be reprinted, reused… Continue reading ALT.112-Localizing Food Waste Processing Through Policy Technolog…-AC25.USCC