Category: Introductory

FEE.112-The BPI Roadmap to Overcoming Challenges to Compostable Product Acceptance-AC22.USCC

In 2021 BPI released a Roadmap to address the top barriers to the acceptance and successful processing of certified compostable products. The Roadmap was a culmination of a series of BioCycle-facilitated workshops with stakeholders from across the value chain — composters, haulers, municipalities, foodservice operators, brands, and compostable product companies. The goal was to “build… Continue reading FEE.112-The BPI Roadmap to Overcoming Challenges to Compostable Product Acceptance-AC22.USCC

FEE.111-The USCC Guide to Accepting or Rejecting Compostable Products-AC22.USCC

Presentation will walk attendees through the USCC’s Compost Manufacturers’ Decision Making Guide to Accepting or Rejecting Compostable Products, released in September 2021 and written by BioCycle Associates. The Guide includes key observations regarding composting certified compostable products, a Decision Tree, and accompanying worksheets that cover composting site assessment, business implications, feedstock source control, composting equipment… Continue reading FEE.111-The USCC Guide to Accepting or Rejecting Compostable Products-AC22.USCC

DIV.111-Compostable Products: Benefits and Challenges to Organics Processing Systems-AC20.USCC

This video discusses the challenges and benefits of compostable products in a case study in Sonoma County, California, noting the research conducted and the various experts worked with to overcome these challenges and choose the best strategy. Speakers: Leslie Lukacs Duration: 24 minutes Credits: 0.5 Member Price: $30.00 Non-Member Price: $52.50 Purchase Course Now

DIV.110-Controlling the Upstream-AC22.USCC

Investing in the cleanliness of the feedstock stream before it reaches the facility is an important step that saves time, resources, and money. Your sales team, education and outreach efforts and customer support team can be major assets in this.  As the composter, we have the opportunity to control our streams through these individuals: The… Continue reading DIV.110-Controlling the Upstream-AC22.USCC

BUS.118-Financing Vehicles for Compost Producers-AC22.USCC

Establishing an industrial-scale composting facility is an expensive undertaking. Compost manufacturers report that acquiring and preparing the land, purchasing and installing the equipment, and securing the necessary permits can require anywhere from $500,000 to $2,000,000. For most people who are interested in opening a compost facility, these costs are prohibitive. Normally, entrepreneurs who face high… Continue reading BUS.118-Financing Vehicles for Compost Producers-AC22.USCC

BUS.117-It Takes a Team to Win: How Composting Plays a Critical Role in Zero Waste-AC20.USCC

This video highlights the Mercedes Benz Stadium and their efforts in wanting to create a zero waste, LEED certified, recycling and composting friendly establishment. Partnering with Erth Products, Cowart, and NatureWorks LLC, the companies are able to create their own compost manufacturer, discussing the benefits of team effort. Speakers: Rhett Marlow Duration: 19 minutes Credits:… Continue reading BUS.117-It Takes a Team to Win: How Composting Plays a Critical Role in Zero Waste-AC20.USCC