Category: Intermediate

PRO.227-Using Compost to Manage PFAS Contamination in Livestock on a Central Maine Farm-AC24.USCC

The presentation features the results of PFAS remediation efforts undertaken on a series of contaminated animal mortalities at a Central Maine Farm using composting as the management tool. The talk will focus on materials and methods utilized, compost process monitoring and testing results, lessons learned and future PFAS remediation efforts and management directions.Speakers: Mark KingDuration:… Continue reading PRO.227-Using Compost to Manage PFAS Contamination in Livestock on a Central Maine Farm-AC24.USCC

POL.238-Protecting Compost Land Application Amid PFAS Concerns – Current Regulatory and Legal Developments-AC24.USCC

This presentation addresses the increasing regulatory and legal scrutiny surrounding PFAS in compost and composting facilities. Despite PFAS being present in organic materials used in compost, the rush to regulate it may not be scientifically justified. The talk examines current regulations and legal challenges facing the compost industry and proposes using sound science to demonstrate… Continue reading POL.238-Protecting Compost Land Application Amid PFAS Concerns – Current Regulatory and Legal Developments-AC24.USCC

VIS.220-American Society of Landscape Architects – Climate Action Plan-AC24.USCC

Emily, the Immediate Past President of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), has dedicated her tenure to promoting the Society’s Climate Action Plan and related resources. Through her advocacy, she emphasizes the importance of understanding and measuring the impact of design decisions, material choices, and implementation strategies. Emily advocates for collaborative efforts to create… Continue reading VIS.220-American Society of Landscape Architects – Climate Action Plan-AC24.USCC

USE.230-Compost and Climate Resilience-AC24.USCC

The session will cover various compost characteristics and their optimal use for soil improvement. It will explore the impact of compost on diverse soil properties such as nutrient availability, water retention, salinity, disease resistance, and bulk density.Speakers: Sally BrownDuration: 24 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now

USE.229-Composting for Soil Health – Principles and Practices-AC24.CREF

This session will explore the link between composting and sustainable/regenerative agriculture, emphasizing the role of microbiology in soil health. Topics include the significance of microbiology in sustainable agriculture, specific composting methods with a microbiological focus (e.g., vermicomposting), creating and using liquid biological amendments from high-microbial compost, assessment methods for microbiology in soils and compost products,… Continue reading USE.229-Composting for Soil Health – Principles and Practices-AC24.CREF

DIV.225-An Evolving Organics Landscape for Maryland Counties-AC24.USCC

This discussion highlights Maryland’s efforts to advance composting infrastructure in response to nationwide organics diversion mandates. It focuses on increasing processing capacity, developing compost markets, and reducing finished product contamination. Participants will learn from leading Maryland counties and municipalities about their successful organics diversion initiatives and how similar strategies could enhance their own municipal composting… Continue reading DIV.225-An Evolving Organics Landscape for Maryland Counties-AC24.USCC

PRO.226-Improving Process Efficiencies in Biosolids Composting-AC24.USCC

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

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