BPI certification was launched in 1999 as a joint initiative with USCC, with agreement between the producers and receivers of the compostable product on the criteria for certification. Fast forward 20+ years and there’s a growing composter confidence issue, in part linked back to alignment on whether the certification criteria is a reliable enough indicator… Continue reading FEE.115-Field Validating Compostable Products: How BPI is Addressing Composter Confidence in Certification-AC23.USCC
Category: Introductory
PRO.112-Steam Sterilization for Pathogen Destruction prior to Composting-AC23.USCC
That steam treatment may have applications for high risk pathogenic materials and could help to lower operator and product quality risksSpeakers: Michael Bryan-BrownDuration: 24 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now
POL.120-How State and Local Policy Funds Composting and Works Toward Zero Waste-AC23.USCC
Increasing funding for composting is crucial in order to recover wasted food. Participants will learn about proven local and state policies to fund composting as well as new legislation to advance compost use as part of healthy soil goals.Speakers: Sophia JonesDuration: 15 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now
MAR.117-What Is the Best Compost for My Particular Application?-AC23.USCC
– Better understanding how to choose compost for specific applications -Teach composters what buyers are looking for -Help SB 1383 jurisdictions spec the compost and mulch they must aquireSpeakers: Ronald AlexanderDuration: 24 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now
BUS.122-What Does Chapter Success Look Like?-AC23.USCC
Successful Chapters play an important role in supporting the USCC core values, mission and vision for long term organizational sustainabilitySpeakers: Wendy ScottDuration: 1 hours 16 minutesCredits: 1.5Member Price: $90.00Non-Member Price: $157.50Purchase Course Now
USE.115-The Seal of Testing Assurance Program – The Pathway to Professional Recognition for Your Company and the Compost Products you Produce or Specify-AC23.USCC
Wow. There is a lot of thought that goes into this program. They really are carving a difference out between regular compost and STA Certified compost.Speakers: Clinton Sander, Bob Yost, Ron Alexander, Gowri SundaramDuration: 1 hours 25 minutesCredits: 1.5Member Price: $90.00Non-Member Price: $157.50Purchase Course Now
USE.114-Product Registration and Labeling for Dummies, and ‘Organic Certification’-AC23.USCC
Better understanding of legal requirements to ‘sell’ compost Understanding basic of ‘organic certification’Speakers: Ronald AlexanderDuration: 1 hours 30 minutesCredits: 1.5Member Price: $90.00Non-Member Price: $157.50Purchase Course Now
OTH.110-The Art of Innovation: Lessons to help uncover your next big breakthrough-AC20.USCC
API Test CourseSpeakers: John Doe, Jane Doe2Duration: 2 hours 33 minutesCredits: 4Member Price: $50.00Non-Member Price: $100.00Purchase Course Now
FAC.114-Foundations of Composting-WKS.CREF
This intensive day-long training from COMPOST2020 in Charleston, SC covers the basic concepts, practices and “how to’s” of commercial compost production. The course provides a broad foundation for novice compost operators, managers and regulators and refreshes veteran composters on the underlying scientific principles. Subjects include: Basic principles of composting, process insights, facility design and management,… Continue reading FAC.114-Foundations of Composting-WKS.CREF
BUS.120-Growing your Career in the Compost Industry-WEB.USCC
“YP Webinar: Growing your Career in the Compost Industry! Jobs in the US may be abundant but are you positioning yourself for the best career in the compost industry? Hear what two of the largest compost manufacturers in the country look for in candidates. Learn how the USCC can give you the tools to make… Continue reading BUS.120-Growing your Career in the Compost Industry-WEB.USCC