Author: Alec Resha

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

USE.119-Selling STA Compost by Industry-AC24.USCC

Join an interactive session to learn sales techniques targeting landscape contractors, DOTs, and sports turf managers, setting your sales team apart. Selling STA certified compost offers key benefits for outselling competitors. Discover how the STA program meets end users’ needs and provides essential information.Speakers: Dave HardingDuration: 15 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now

USE.118-STA -The Brand – The Future’s So Bright – You Better Bring Shades-AC24.USCC

The STA Program celebrates its 25th anniversary, reflecting on its founding principles that established it as the gold standard for compost evaluation. The development of the Compost Technical Data Sheet (CTDS) revolutionized the industry, providing clarity, consistency, and confidence for compost users. In preparation for future growth and partnerships, the USCC’s Market Development Committee has… Continue reading USE.118-STA -The Brand – The Future’s So Bright – You Better Bring Shades-AC24.USCC

USE.117-Shifts in Compost Use over the Decades-AC24.USCC

This paper explores how understanding market trends and past successful uses of compost can aid composters in effectively marketing their product. It discusses shifts in the marketplace, opportunities to re-establish abandoned markets, and emerging markets with potential.Speakers: Ron AlexanderDuration: 22 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now

PRO.313-Optimizing Compost Process Conditions to Accelerate Bioplastic Degradation-AC24.CREF

This research addresses the challenge of biodegradable plastics labeled as “compostable” not adequately degrading in composting facilities. The lack of quantitative guidance prompted the study to correlate compost process conditions with the biodegradation rates of certified compostable bioplastics, focusing on common Polylactic acid (PLA) serviceware and bags. Bench-top reactors were used to control parameters such… Continue reading PRO.313-Optimizing Compost Process Conditions to Accelerate Bioplastic Degradation-AC24.CREF

FEE.312-Characterizing PFAS in Commercially Available Compost, Biosolids Fertilizers and Paper Food Packaging-AC24.CREF

This project aims to assess the presence and distribution of PFAS in commercially available compost, biosolids fertilizers, and paper food packaging. Products were obtained from national and local retail outlets and analyzed for 12 PFAS compounds following the 1633 method. Results show a maximum total concentration of PFAS in compost at 41.55.Speakers: Maryam Saffari AmanDuration:… Continue reading FEE.312-Characterizing PFAS in Commercially Available Compost, Biosolids Fertilizers and Paper Food Packaging-AC24.CREF

PRO.225-Research results of compostable packaging piles using remote monitoring devices and digital data-AC24.CREF

This session will cover education, brainstorming, and a how-to presentation on technology and compostable packaging. Specific themes include processing methods for compostable packaging, remote monitoring with digital sensors, and the implementation of solar panels. The setup process, materials, and considerations for onsite locations will be outlined, along with results from monitored compostable packaging piles demonstrating… Continue reading PRO.225-Research results of compostable packaging piles using remote monitoring devices and digital data-AC24.CREF

BUS.126-How to Select Insurance for Your Composting Facility-AC24.USCC

The speaker, with 32 years of experience owning St. Louis Composting, shares insurance lessons learned. Not an insurance expert, they discuss insights gained from their journey, highlighting the importance of having comprehensive coverage advised by reliable insurance brokers.Speakers: Patrick GeratyDuration: 16 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now