This panel will highlight the value of collaboration in advancing the compost industry. Benjamin Krumstok from the Illinois Chapter will discuss their partnership with the IL-ASLA Biodiversity & Climate Action Committee. The Virginia chapter will share their approach to collaborating with various partners, and Theresa Stiner from the Iowa DNR will provide examples of how… Continue reading BUS.133-Boost Your Impact Through Local Partnerships!-AC25.USCC
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DIV.233-How Much Household Food Scraps Do Municipal Programs Collect-AC25.USCC
Municipal food scraps collection programs are expanding, but accurately measuring diversion rates remains a challenge, especially when mixed with yard trimmings. This session explores barriers to quantification, available measurement tools, and case studies of successful approaches used by municipalities. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and Terms of Service… Continue reading DIV.233-How Much Household Food Scraps Do Municipal Programs Collect-AC25.USCC
DIV.232-Facilitated Discussion on Contamination-AC25.USCC
Discussion with speakers on Contamination The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and Terms of Service and Use and shall not be reprinted, reused or re-sold. For full terms visit www.compostu.net.Speakers: nan nanDuration: 29 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now
DIV.117-AI Robotics vs. Human in Compost Contamination Removal-AC25.USCC
Atlas Organics installed an AI-powered robotic picking unit at their San Antonio site in 2021, and after three years of troubleshooting and data collection, they conducted a 2023 study to compare the contamination removal performance of robots versus human pickers. The study analyzed robotic pick success, quality, and quantity, and compared them to various sorting… Continue reading DIV.117-AI Robotics vs. Human in Compost Contamination Removal-AC25.USCC
DIV.116-Curbing Contamination Through the Entire Compost Value Chain-AC25.USCC
This session will discuss how everyone in the compost value chain, from generators to end users, can contribute to producing cleaner, high-quality compost. It will cover best practices for reducing contamination, incentivizing clean feedstocks, and building stronger industry partnerships to ensure sustainability and product integrity. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and… Continue reading DIV.116-Curbing Contamination Through the Entire Compost Value Chain-AC25.USCC
MAR.125-EPA’s Compost Research and Resources-AC25.USCC
The EPA will present on their research and reports regarding the benefits of composting, community composting efforts, and progress on the National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste. They will also discuss how funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supports composting projects and expand compost markets. Additionally, EPA will introduce their Composting Food Scraps… Continue reading MAR.125-EPA’s Compost Research and Resources-AC25.USCC
USE.121-Municipal Composting Lessons from USDA’s Composting and …-AC25.USCC
This session will showcase the USDA’s Composting and Food Waste Reduction Program, highlighting successful projects like those from the City of Phoenix and Tucson Unified School District. Attendees will learn about the program’s impact on food waste diversion, challenges faced, and strategies for success, encouraging more communities to apply for funding to address food loss… Continue reading USE.121-Municipal Composting Lessons from USDA’s Composting and …-AC25.USCC
USE.239-Advancing Scalable Food Waste and Organics Circularity Sol…-AC25.USCC
This session will highlight food waste reduction and organics circularity projects supported by NextCycle Michigan. Several alumni teams will pitch their initiatives, discussing their impact and calling for support. A panel discussion will follow, focusing on scaling challenges, collaboration, and opportunities to replicate these solutions in other communities. The session aims to engage the audience… Continue reading USE.239-Advancing Scalable Food Waste and Organics Circularity Sol…-AC25.USCC
PRO.234-How to use STA to sell compost-AC25.USCC
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
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