Category: Intermediate

PRO.212-Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Curbside Waste Composting-AC22.USCC

San Antonio now has the first composting operation in the western hemisphere using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to remove contaminants prior to composting. In partnership with several companies, the patent-pending NOCRAP (Non-Organics Contamination Removal Automation Process) was installed in Spring 2020 and uses shredding and screening to increase the effectiveness of the picking. The AI robots… Continue reading PRO.212-Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Curbside Waste Composting-AC22.USCC

POL.215-Compost and Phosphorous: Managing Regulations and Risks-AC22.USCC

For decades, compost (and other organic recycled product) application rates have been governed by the amount of plant available nitrogen they provide. However, over the last 5-10 years, concerns about phosphorous application, and its effect on the environment, have led to State regulation limiting its application. Currently, 16 states have phosphorus regulation in place, and… Continue reading POL.215-Compost and Phosphorous: Managing Regulations and Risks-AC22.USCC

POL.214-SB 1383 in California: Organics Collection for Everyone, Everywhere, All of the Time-AC22.USCC

SB 1383 is an ambitious attempt in California to simultaneously address both climate change and resource management. Focussing on methane reduction, SB 1383 is anticipated to create hundreds of new residential, commercial and institutional food scrap collection programs, adding to CA’s already robust composting infrastructure. This presentation will provide a quick overview of the legislation… Continue reading POL.214-SB 1383 in California: Organics Collection for Everyone, Everywhere, All of the Time-AC22.USCC

POL.213-Expanding Organics Management in Washington State: Challenges and Opportunities-AC22.USCC

Like in other states, almost 30% (by weight) of the disposed load in Washington is organic material. As Washington takes major steps to enact climate change policy, diversion of this landfill load to avoid generation of a super emitter gas – methane – is now under serious consideration.  The imperative to address food waste has… Continue reading POL.213-Expanding Organics Management in Washington State: Challenges and Opportunities-AC22.USCC