Category: Intermediate

DIV.227-Organics Collection Takes Off- Designing and Implementing Organics Collection at Airports-AC24.USCC

In 2019, Maryland Environmental Service and the Maryland Aviation Administration initiated an organics collection program for restaurants at the Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Starting with a pilot program involving eight restaurants, the initiative has expanded to over 50 establishments, collecting more than 3,000 pounds of organic waste per week. This session will discuss… Continue reading DIV.227-Organics Collection Takes Off- Designing and Implementing Organics Collection at Airports-AC24.USCC

VIS.222-Won’t you be my neighbor – One Company’s strategy to be part of the solution – bring the community along and ensure the successful future of compost in Florida-AC24.USCC

Indianhead, a composting company in St. Augustine, Florida, has implemented the Good Neighbor Pilot Program (GNPP) to address challenges stemming from population growth. The program combines education, communication, and abatement projects to tackle issues such as odor complaints and nuisance problems in newly developed neighborhoods. With Florida experiencing rapid population growth and increasing urbanization, Indianhead… Continue reading VIS.222-Won’t you be my neighbor – One Company’s strategy to be part of the solution – bring the community along and ensure the successful future of compost in Florida-AC24.USCC

BUS.244-Composting in Key West – A Successful Demonstration Program-AC24.USCC

The City of Key West collaborated with Jacobs to develop a biosolids composting pilot project at the Key West Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project aimed to address the significant hauling and disposal costs of wastewater solids and yard waste materials. The aerated static pile (ASP) composting method was employed, following approval from the Florida Department… Continue reading BUS.244-Composting in Key West – A Successful Demonstration Program-AC24.USCC

POL.239-The State of Organics Recycling in Florida & the Florida Organics Recycling Center for Excellence FORCE-AC24.USCC

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) oversees organics recycling facilities in the state and is in the process of updating the Organics Recycling Rule (Chapter 62-709, F.A.C.) to promote more organics recycling statewide. With approximately 300 registered/permitted organics processing facilities, FDEP’s rule changes include clarifying definitions, adding new feedstocks, and requiring an operations plan… Continue reading POL.239-The State of Organics Recycling in Florida & the Florida Organics Recycling Center for Excellence FORCE-AC24.USCC

FEE.225-CMA Field Testing Data – Resetting Assumptions-AC24.USCC

CMA will share comprehensive data from in-field testing of compostable products, categorizing results by substrate type and composting technology. The presentation aims to debunk common misconceptions surrounding substrate performance and facility variations. Specifically, it will challenge assumptions regarding disintegration uniformity across composting technologies, the superiority of fiber products over biopolymers in disintegration, and the belief… Continue reading FEE.225-CMA Field Testing Data – Resetting Assumptions-AC24.USCC

FEE.224-Compostable Field Testing Program Open Source Data Project: Results and Next Steps-AC24.USCC

The presentation discusses the outcomes of the Compostable Field Testing Program (CFTP), an international research initiative allowing composters to field test compostable foodware and packaging in real-world settings. It highlights the findings on the disintegration of compostable items across various facilities in terms of scale, geography, and technology. Additionally, it provides a sneak peek into… Continue reading FEE.224-Compostable Field Testing Program Open Source Data Project: Results and Next Steps-AC24.USCC

USE.235-Large Scale Composting and Vermicomposting of Dairy Manure-AC24.USCC

The presentation will discuss two large-scale process-controlled vermicomposting facilities located in Torreon, MX, and Avon, New York, USA, focusing on their siting, design, construction, and initial operations. These facilities produce high-quality vermicompost suitable for high-value horticultural production. Various design and operational factors impacting vermicompost volume, quality, economic sustainability, and environmental sustainability will be explored. The… Continue reading USE.235-Large Scale Composting and Vermicomposting of Dairy Manure-AC24.USCC

FEE.223-Upcycling Sugarcane By-products with Compost Production to Enhance Regenerative Agricultural Practices-AC24.USCC

Florida Crystals has established an agricultural composting facility that utilizes sugarcane by-products as feedstock, contributing to sustainable farming practices. By recycling sugarcane biomass into compost, the company reduces reliance on purchased fertilizers and closes the nutrient loop within its farming system. The facility’s design minimizes carbon emissions by utilizing conveying systems for feedstock transport instead… Continue reading FEE.223-Upcycling Sugarcane By-products with Compost Production to Enhance Regenerative Agricultural Practices-AC24.USCC

VIS.221-Compost feedstock in the Circular Economy – Cotton – Food Scrap – Animal mortality-AC24.USCC

The objective of achieving circularity in the organic feedstock economy is to minimize landfill diversion of organic materials and promote their reuse in composting facilities and digesters. With landfills nearing capacity worldwide, it is crucial to divert organic and recyclable materials to sustainable disposal methods. Composting these materials enriches soil health, supports food, feed, and… Continue reading VIS.221-Compost feedstock in the Circular Economy – Cotton – Food Scrap – Animal mortality-AC24.USCC