This session emphasizes the importance of operating an efficient composting operation within municipal wastewater treatment facilities, particularly considering rising costs. It discusses establishing a structured business plan using full cost accounting to manage expenses effectively. Additionally, the session explores leveraging pile parameters and material aesthetics to increase throughput and optimize equipment usage on a small… Continue reading PRO.226-Improving Process Efficiencies in Biosolids Composting-AC24.USCC
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FAC.227-Overcoming Challenges to Develop Compost Infrastructure-AC24.USCC
This presentation addresses the challenges municipalities face in developing new compost infrastructure in response to recent regulations in California. Using Kern County as a case study, it explores the obstacles involved in siting and constructing a new compost facility, highlighting the strategies employed to overcome these challenges and successfully build a 100,000TPY CASP compost facility.Speakers:… Continue reading FAC.227-Overcoming Challenges to Develop Compost Infrastructure-AC24.USCC
POL.237-Colorado EPR Leads the Way for Composting Funding-AC24.USCC
It is critical for composters to have a seat at the EPR table; Clinton will talk about the role he plays on Colorado’s EPR Advisory CommitteeSpeakers: Clinton SanderDuration: 35 minutesCredits: 1.0Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now
POL.236-Compostable Packaging & Infrastructure Challenges – Where California labeling requirements and EPR policies meet-AC24.USCC
Hear about recently enacted legislation in California that sets the bar for compostable products.Speakers: Neil EdgarDuration: 25 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now
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