Business longevity depends on successful transitions while maintaining consistency, self-awareness, and core values. Celebrating 50 years in 2024, this small, large business attributes its growth to preserving the foundational values that drove its early success. Key factors include people, purpose, adaptation, structure, innovation, and commitment. Routine self-examination of core values ensures continued success and long-term… Continue reading BUS.132-Longevity and Transitions at a Growing Compost Facility-AC25.USCC
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DIV.115-Optimize Your Collection Vehicles for Success-AC25.USCC
Black Earth Compost is sharing its expertise in cost-effective food waste collection to help small composters compete against large waste companies and digestion-based waste processing. With 14 years of innovation, they will reveal efficient collection models, truck and lift options, and best practices for scaling up from community composting to large-scale hauling. The session covers… Continue reading DIV.115-Optimize Your Collection Vehicles for Success-AC25.USCC
DIV.114-Data Driven Success in Nashville Collections Pilot Program-AC25.USCC
Nashville’s Metro Waste Services (MNWS) launched a curbside organics recycling pilot on October 23, 2023, to reduce food waste and support the city’s Zero Waste goals. With over 2,600 applications for 750 spots, the program has already diverted 56+ tons of food scraps from landfills. Prioritizing equity, public-private partnerships, and data-driven decision-making, the initiative has… Continue reading DIV.114-Data Driven Success in Nashville Collections Pilot Program-AC25.USCC
SCI.111-Key Field Testing Results from the New CFTP Field Testing …-AC25.CREF
The Compostable Field Testing Program (CFTP) helps composters assess compostable foodware and packaging in real-world conditions. In 2024, it released public field testing data, providing insights into product disintegration. An interactive dashboard allows users to explore results based on material type and composting conditions. The presentation will cover key findings, operational implications, and guidance for… Continue reading SCI.111-Key Field Testing Results from the New CFTP Field Testing …-AC25.CREF
BUS.131-Building Succession Into Your Business Plan-AC25.USCC
Succession planning is often challenging, especially in family businesses. Kathy shares her experience of stepping into her family business at 22 after her father’s passing and the lessons learned in ensuring business longevity. She explores the transition from a family-run operation to a professionally managed organization, addressing the challenges of leadership transfer, building trust among… Continue reading BUS.131-Building Succession Into Your Business Plan-AC25.USCC
USE.120-How Scotts Miracle-Gro capitalizes on the multiple benefit…-AC25.CREF
This prsentation highlights the benefits using of compost, compost stability, manufacturing quality, product visual quality, agronomic success and a case study highlighting why compost stability is particularly important in bagged compost products, particularly when there is fertilizer added. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and Terms of Service and… Continue reading USE.120-How Scotts Miracle-Gro capitalizes on the multiple benefit…-AC25.CREF
DIV.113-Large-Scale Diversion Potential of Small-Size Systems-AC25.USCC
As governments mandate food waste separation to reduce carbon emissions, there is a growing need for composting capacity. On-site, dumpster-size composting systems offer a scalable solution, avoiding the challenges faced by large facilities while reducing odors, pests, and costs. The as-a-service model can help expand the adoption of these systems by addressing existing barriers. The… Continue reading DIV.113-Large-Scale Diversion Potential of Small-Size Systems-AC25.USCC
BUS.130-Juneau Composts – Bootstrap Beginnings & Growth-AC25.USCC
This case study explores a community composter in Alaska that has expanded without grant funding by generating revenue and cutting costs through vertical integration. Key aspects include food scrap hauling, operating a 1,000-ton-per-year facility, managing a drop-off site, producing value-added compost products, utilizing online and self-serve sales, partnering with local businesses for distribution, and maintaining… Continue reading BUS.130-Juneau Composts – Bootstrap Beginnings & Growth-AC25.USCC
VIS.119-Community Composting 2023 Census Takeaways-AC25.USCC
Community composting is a growing industry that supports food waste diversion and sustainability by keeping composting local and engaging communities. The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) has collected data highlighting its benefits, challenges, and role in addressing industry concerns like public awareness and contamination. This talk will present findings from ILSR’s 2023 census, tracking trends… Continue reading VIS.119-Community Composting 2023 Census Takeaways-AC25.USCC
SCI.110-Zoo Manure and Urban Composting-AC25.USCC
The Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle has operated the nation’s most comprehensive zoo manure composting program for over 40 years, composting around 1,000 tons of animal waste and bedding annually. Their aerated static pile system efficiently processes waste, making their Zoo Doo compost highly sought after by gardeners. The program serves as a model for… Continue reading SCI.110-Zoo Manure and Urban Composting-AC25.USCC