Convertus Group’s acquisition of its first U.S. facility in Manassas, Virginia, marks a major expansion into the U.S. market. The site, previously facing operational inefficiencies, compliance violations, and equipment failures, required a comprehensive transformation strategy. Convertus prioritized process optimization, regulatory compliance, and workforce development without personnel changes. The facility, now processing 90,000 tonnes of organic… Continue reading BUS.245-Operational Turnaround Through Performance Analysis-AC25.USCC
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BUS.131-Building Succession Into Your Business Plan-AC25.USCC
Succession planning is often challenging, especially in family businesses. Kathy shares her experience of stepping into her family business at 22 after her father’s passing and the lessons learned in ensuring business longevity. She explores the transition from a family-run operation to a professionally managed organization, addressing the challenges of leadership transfer, building trust among… Continue reading BUS.131-Building Succession Into Your Business Plan-AC25.USCC
BUS.130-Juneau Composts – Bootstrap Beginnings & Growth-AC25.USCC
This case study explores a community composter in Alaska that has expanded without grant funding by generating revenue and cutting costs through vertical integration. Key aspects include food scrap hauling, operating a 1,000-ton-per-year facility, managing a drop-off site, producing value-added compost products, utilizing online and self-serve sales, partnering with local businesses for distribution, and maintaining… Continue reading BUS.130-Juneau Composts – Bootstrap Beginnings & Growth-AC25.USCC
BUS.248-Compost for Organic Agriculture – NOSB’s Upcoming Decisions-WEB.USCC
This webinar will preview the October 2024 National Organic Standards Board meeting, discussing proposed changes to the National List and potential impacts on the compost industry.Speakers: Ron Alexander, Tim Dewey-Mattia, Reece Hammer, Rhodes Yepsen, Marshall HallDuration: 60 MinutesCredits: 1Member Price: $60.00Non-Member Price: $105.00Purchase Course Now
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
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
BUS.128-USCC leading the composting industry DEIA journey-AC24.USCC
The presentation will outline the USCC’s efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) within the compost industry. Initiatives such as the DEIA Scholarship, Town Halls, Professional Benchmarking Study, Microbusiness Innovation Corner, and DEIA online training module will be discussed. These initiatives aim to enhance understanding and implementation of DEIA principles among members, programs,… Continue reading BUS.128-USCC leading the composting industry DEIA journey-AC24.USCC
BUS.127-How to Stay Out of Hot Water – Best Practices of Chapter Legal Compliance-AC24.USCC
Learn your most important elements for your State Chapter’s legal compliance Speakers: Nisha ThakkerDuration: 49 minutesCredits: 1.0Member Price: $60.00Non-Member Price: $105.00Purchase Course Now
BUS.243-Compliance – A Necessary Feedstock for Your Compost Operation-AC24.USCC
Discover how Recology’s environmental team in the Pacific Northwest transformed compliance challenges into opportunities by building a robust compliance program for their three compost facilities in Oregon. Learn how strategic partnerships with operational staff and proactive compliance management have enhanced relationships with regulatory agencies, the public, and customers. Explore how this approach adds value to… Continue reading BUS.243-Compliance – A Necessary Feedstock for Your Compost Operation-AC24.USCC
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