Category: Policies

POL.235-How to Scale Composting Infrastructure and Access – Opportunities in Investment and Policy-AC24.USCC

This session analyzes opportunities and challenges in maximizing the flow of food waste from collection to composting facilities. It examines policy opportunities and bottlenecks in converting yard waste-only composting facilities to accept food waste. Additionally, it provides investment findings and recommendations for scaling both commercial and small-scale composting infrastructure.Speakers: Caroline BarryDuration: 25 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price:… Continue reading POL.235-How to Scale Composting Infrastructure and Access – Opportunities in Investment and Policy-AC24.USCC

POL.234-Growing the Composting Industry in New York State-AC24.USCC

Kristine Ellsworth will present current initiatives led by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to support New York’s composting industry. Key highlights include the implementation of the NYS Food Donation & Food Scraps Recycling law, which mandates businesses generating significant food waste to donate edible excess and recycle remaining scraps. The DEC also collaborates… Continue reading POL.234-Growing the Composting Industry in New York State-AC24.USCC

POL.126-PFAS and Compost Research Webinar: The Importance of Informed Regulatory Decision-Making-WEB.CREF

The prevalence of PFAS and their effect on the composting industry is a subject needing research and attention. This webinar, jointly hosted by the US Composting Council and the Compost Research & Education Foundation, will learn about the issue, why it matters, and the current regulatory landscape surrounding it.Speakers: Bryan Staley, Ian Pepper, and Andrew… Continue reading POL.126-PFAS and Compost Research Webinar: The Importance of Informed Regulatory Decision-Making-WEB.CREF

POL.116-Regenerative Agriculture and the Farm Bill: How a Better Farm Bill can Build Healthier Soils-AC23.USCC

We will influence policymakers in Washington, D.C. to integrate regenerative agriculture into the 2023 Farm Bill by uplifting the voices of American farmers and ranchers, including support for small and historically underserved producers, and supporting and activating grassroots efforts that demonstrate the importance of this issue in key districts.Speakers: Ayesha AliDuration: 12 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price:… Continue reading POL.116-Regenerative Agriculture and the Farm Bill: How a Better Farm Bill can Build Healthier Soils-AC23.USCC

POL.121-Regulatory Trends with Organic Waste-AC23.USCC

SB1383 – Focus on Jurisdiction Requirements rather than Business requirements; mention Article 12 – refer to Session 5. As opposed to MA Food waste ban, which required commercial food waste generators to handle their own food waste Speakers: Cindy Liles Duration: 12 minutes Credits: 0.5 Member Price: $30.00 Non-Member Price: $52.50 Purchase Course Now

POL.223-PFAS in Organics and Materials Management-AC23.USCC

Evolving concerns around source contamination that appear relatively low for organic waste (food and yard debris). However there from a materials management focus, there will be restricted use or disposal for biosolids and land application. Organics diversion plays a critical role and the research on PFAS is still emerging.Speakers: Debra DarbyDuration: 18 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price:… Continue reading POL.223-PFAS in Organics and Materials Management-AC23.USCC

POL.122-Making the Compost-Climate Connection: Eco-Cycle’s Community Circular Compost System-AC23.USCC

As municipal collection programs expand, it becomes critical to engage all sectors toward a common goal: make good compost and use it to build soil. Eco-Cycle has created several models for communities to work toward that goal.Speakers: Dan MatschDuration: 14 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now