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DIV.227-Organics Collection Takes Off- Designing and Implementing Organics Collection at Airports-AC24.USCC

In 2019, Maryland Environmental Service and the Maryland Aviation Administration initiated an organics collection program for restaurants at the Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Starting with a pilot program involving eight restaurants, the initiative has expanded to over 50 establishments, collecting more than 3,000 pounds of organic waste per week. This session will discuss… Continue reading DIV.227-Organics Collection Takes Off- Designing and Implementing Organics Collection at Airports-AC24.USCC

VIS.222-Won’t you be my neighbor – One Company’s strategy to be part of the solution – bring the community along and ensure the successful future of compost in Florida-AC24.USCC

Indianhead, a composting company in St. Augustine, Florida, has implemented the Good Neighbor Pilot Program (GNPP) to address challenges stemming from population growth. The program combines education, communication, and abatement projects to tackle issues such as odor complaints and nuisance problems in newly developed neighborhoods. With Florida experiencing rapid population growth and increasing urbanization, Indianhead… Continue reading VIS.222-Won’t you be my neighbor – One Company’s strategy to be part of the solution – bring the community along and ensure the successful future of compost in Florida-AC24.USCC

BUS.244-Composting in Key West – A Successful Demonstration Program-AC24.USCC

The City of Key West collaborated with Jacobs to develop a biosolids composting pilot project at the Key West Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project aimed to address the significant hauling and disposal costs of wastewater solids and yard waste materials. The aerated static pile (ASP) composting method was employed, following approval from the Florida Department… Continue reading BUS.244-Composting in Key West – A Successful Demonstration Program-AC24.USCC

POL.239-The State of Organics Recycling in Florida & the Florida Organics Recycling Center for Excellence FORCE-AC24.USCC

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) oversees organics recycling facilities in the state and is in the process of updating the Organics Recycling Rule (Chapter 62-709, F.A.C.) to promote more organics recycling statewide. With approximately 300 registered/permitted organics processing facilities, FDEP’s rule changes include clarifying definitions, adding new feedstocks, and requiring an operations plan… Continue reading POL.239-The State of Organics Recycling in Florida & the Florida Organics Recycling Center for Excellence FORCE-AC24.USCC

BUS.129-The Florida Focus – Investing & Operating in the Sunshine State-AC24.USCC

In this session, Atlas Organics shares insights into their strategic expansion into Florida over the past three years, focusing on key reasons for choosing the state, unique challenges faced, and opportunities presented by the growing organic waste recycling industry. The presentation discusses the abundance of organic waste in Florida, favorable regulations, and the company’s vision… Continue reading BUS.129-The Florida Focus – Investing & Operating in the Sunshine State-AC24.USCC

FEE.225-CMA Field Testing Data – Resetting Assumptions-AC24.USCC

CMA will share comprehensive data from in-field testing of compostable products, categorizing results by substrate type and composting technology. The presentation aims to debunk common misconceptions surrounding substrate performance and facility variations. Specifically, it will challenge assumptions regarding disintegration uniformity across composting technologies, the superiority of fiber products over biopolymers in disintegration, and the belief… Continue reading FEE.225-CMA Field Testing Data – Resetting Assumptions-AC24.USCC

FEE.313-Evaluation of Disintegration and Composting Progress Inside Mesh-Bags and Outside-AC24.USCC

The study conducted by Eastman, CMA, and WeCare Denali involved a windrow composting trial of various compostable materials, including cellulosic, PLA, and paper-based products. The trial also included a negative control for comparison. The evaluation was conducted using both mesh bag and bulk-dosing methods to assess the composting process and the disintegration of the materials.… Continue reading FEE.313-Evaluation of Disintegration and Composting Progress Inside Mesh-Bags and Outside-AC24.USCC

FEE.224-Compostable Field Testing Program Open Source Data Project: Results and Next Steps-AC24.USCC

The presentation discusses the outcomes of the Compostable Field Testing Program (CFTP), an international research initiative allowing composters to field test compostable foodware and packaging in real-world settings. It highlights the findings on the disintegration of compostable items across various facilities in terms of scale, geography, and technology. Additionally, it provides a sneak peek into… Continue reading FEE.224-Compostable Field Testing Program Open Source Data Project: Results and Next Steps-AC24.USCC

FEE.116-Breaking Down Compostable Packaging – what is working – what is not – where do we go from here-AC24.USCC

The presentation will provide a summary of key learnings from a pilot conducted by the Composting Consortium in partnership with 10 composters across the country in 2023. This includes disintegration rates of over 30 types of food-contact compostable packaging, insights from using two test methods, and findings from testing at different composting sites with various… Continue reading FEE.116-Breaking Down Compostable Packaging – what is working – what is not – where do we go from here-AC24.USCC