Qualitative research using an innovative platform to crowdsource insights on community composting was conducted. Real-time data was collected in a structured collaborative format enabling contributors to connect and react to information and add deeper meaning to the conversation. Our report contains careful examination of these conversations allowing the compost sector to understand current community composting… Continue reading DIV.218-Research Trends in Community Composting & Technology-AC22.USCC
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DIV.217-Employing Compostables for Food Waste Capture and Tonnage Diversion at University of Washington-AC20.USCC
This video goes over data collected by the Compost Manufacturing Alliance of the waste composition at the University of Washington. Speakers: Susan Thoman Duration: 23 minutes Credits: 0.5 Member Price: $30.00 Non-Member Price: $52.50 Purchase Course Now
DIV.216-Contamination – Solvable or Not-AC20.USCC
This video discusses the issue of contamination in compost, from who may be responsible to what possible solutions can be implemented. Speakers: Bob Yost Duration: 21 minutes Credits: 0.5 Member Price: $30.00 Non-Member Price: $52.50 Purchase Course Now
DIV.215-Industrial Composting on a University Campus-AC20.USCC
This video discusses the process of creating an on-site composting program in Washington and Lee University, and how it has benefitted the campus and it’s community Speakers: Julianna Keeling Duration: 23 minutes Credits: 0.5 Member Price: $30.00 Non-Member Price: $52.50 Purchase Course Now
DIV.214-From Farm to Fork to Farm: The Furman University Case Study-AC20.USCC
This video gives information on the practices of a farm at Furman University, along with the benefits of their composting program. Speakers: Bruce Adams Duration: 29 minutes Credits: 0.5 Member Price: $30.00 Non-Member Price: $52.50 Purchase Course Now
DIV.213-Food Waste Reduction Efforts in Iowa Municipality-AC20.USCC
This video discusses curbside composting in Iowa City, including educating residents on preventative food waste and proper disposal methods. Speakers: Jane Wilch Duration: 18 minutes Credits: 0.5 Member Price: $30.00 Non-Member Price: $52.50 Purchase Course Now
DIV.212-Making Public Food Waste Drop-off Work in Florida-AC20.USCC
This video discusses efforts to implement food waste programs in Orlando, Florida, from advertising, education, and collection. Speakers: Joseph England Duration: 19 minutes Credits: 0.5 Member Price: $30.00 Non-Member Price: $52.50 Purchase Course Now
DIV.211-Using On-Campus Food Recovery and Composting to Advance Institutional Operations, Engagement, and Research Around Food system sustainability-AC20.USCC
This video discusses the implementation of a campus composting project, going over the operational processes used at Princeton University. Speakers: Gina Talt Duration: 35 minutes Credits: 1.0 Member Price: $60.00 Non-Member Price: $105.00 Purchase Course Now
DIV.210-Lessons Learned from Diverting Food Waste for Multinational Restaurants and Grocery Stores-AC20.USCC
This video goes over the many programs at Rubicon Global regarding food waste recycling, along with challenges and solutions they face when implementing them in companies and organizations. Speakers: Ryan Cooper Duration: 18 minutes Credits: 0.5 Member Price: $30.00 Non-Member Price: $52.50 Purchase Course Now
BUS.118-Financing Vehicles for Compost Producers-AC22.USCC
Establishing an industrial-scale composting facility is an expensive undertaking. Compost manufacturers report that acquiring and preparing the land, purchasing and installing the equipment, and securing the necessary permits can require anywhere from $500,000 to $2,000,000. For most people who are interested in opening a compost facility, these costs are prohibitive. Normally, entrepreneurs who face high… Continue reading BUS.118-Financing Vehicles for Compost Producers-AC22.USCC