This session will showcase the USDA’s Composting and Food Waste Reduction Program, highlighting successful projects like those from the City of Phoenix and Tucson Unified School District. Attendees will learn about the program’s impact on food waste diversion, challenges faced, and strategies for success, encouraging more communities to apply for funding to address food loss… Continue reading USE.121-Municipal Composting Lessons from USDA’s Composting and …-AC25.USCC
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BUS.139-Zero to One the Iowa Composting Council Story-AC25.USCC
In this presentation, Iowa Composting Council (IACC) Chair John Foster will share the story of IACC’s startup and its strategies for leveraging strengths. He will cover the foundation for developing a partnership with the Iowa Recycling Association (IRA), how IACC fits within IRA, and its membership recruitment approach. Foster will also discuss how IACC’s strategies… Continue reading BUS.139-Zero to One the Iowa Composting Council Story-AC25.USCC
BUS.138-Membership Benefits that Create Value and Drive Retention-AC25.USCC
This presentation will discuss how to design membership benefits that foster long-term engagement and satisfaction. Learn from the NC and CA chapters as they share strategies for creating appealing membership packages that attract new members and retain current ones. Gain practical tips to enhance your chapter’s value proposition and ensure continued member loyalty. The content… Continue reading BUS.138-Membership Benefits that Create Value and Drive Retention-AC25.USCC
BUS.137-Outreach Strategies to Grow and Maintain a Healthy Member Base-AC25.USCC
This session will focus on strategies for growing and maintaining a chapter’s membership. It will cover recruitment techniques, personalized engagement efforts, and effective resources used by successful USCC chapters to drive growth and ensure long-term vitality within the community. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and Terms of Service… Continue reading BUS.137-Outreach Strategies to Grow and Maintain a Healthy Member Base-AC25.USCC
POL.130-How Compostables Have Become a Four-letter Word-AC25.USCC
This session will explore the complexities of foodware bans and ordinances across the U.S., highlighting inconsistencies in definitions, compliance requirements, and unintended consequences like compost contamination. Experts will provide an overview of legislation, discuss challenges faced by composters and businesses, and examine the impact of local policies that often misalign with composting facility capabilities. The… Continue reading POL.130-How Compostables Have Become a Four-letter Word-AC25.USCC
MAR.124-Plugging Compost Into National Markets-AC25.USCC
Expanding compost markets is crucial for sustaining and growing the composting industry. This session will discuss the need for a centralized Compost Market Expansion Toolkit, providing resources like model ordinances, usage guidelines, and application data. It will also highlight funding needs to maintain and promote this platform. The content of this course is covered by… Continue reading MAR.124-Plugging Compost Into National Markets-AC25.USCC
POL.129-Want to Advocate for More Composting – USCC Tools and Prog…-AC25.USCC
Learn about the tools available to stay informed on compost-related legislation, engage in advocacy, and influence policy changes. This session will cover grassroots strategies, zoning and permitting reforms, and how USCC’s policy programs shape national compost industry regulations. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and Terms of Service and… Continue reading POL.129-Want to Advocate for More Composting – USCC Tools and Prog…-AC25.USCC
POL.128-How Grassroots Engagement Can Solve Policy Problems-AC25.USCC
This presentation will explore effective public engagement and grassroots advocacy strategies for controversial organics projects in 2024. It will cover digital tools, community engagement, and influencing decision-makers in a rapidly evolving landscape, offering insights on maintaining a strong reputation and securing project approvals. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy… Continue reading POL.128-How Grassroots Engagement Can Solve Policy Problems-AC25.USCC
MAR.123-Story Telling-AC25.USCC
This presentation includes the importance of storytelling for your company and your business through opportunities to tell your stories, branding and identity guidelines, collateral materials, content videos and more! The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and Terms of Service and Use and shall not be reprinted, reused or re-sold.… Continue reading MAR.123-Story Telling-AC25.USCC
MAR.122-Selling Compost to Organic Growers – What You Need to Know-AC25.USCC
A representative from the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) will provide insights into OMRI’s policies and standards for compost approval in USDA organic production. The session will also cover key updates and actions from the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) and the USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) in 2024 related to compost regulations and guidelines.… Continue reading MAR.122-Selling Compost to Organic Growers – What You Need to Know-AC25.USCC