Category: Policies

POL.221-Why On-Farm Composting Matters & How to Expand it-AC23.USCC

Expanding composting on farms is critical for both creating a more resilient composting infrastructure and making high-quality compost more accessible for improving soil health on farms. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of the importance of on-farm composting and compost use and how to promote both.Speakers: Linda Bilsens-BrolisDuration: 14 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price:… Continue reading POL.221-Why On-Farm Composting Matters & How to Expand it-AC23.USCC

POL.220-Leveraging CA’s New Compost Regulations for Carbon Sequestration – Jurisdictions Teaming up with Ag and Businesses on Carbon Farming-AC23.USCC

– Jurisdictions can meet procurement through carbon farming, within their desired budgets because ZFP will identify projects, identify farmer cost-share and provide our own cost-sharing (when possible). – Composters can encourage price premiums and/or generate more quote requests through Compost.Ag.Speakers: Leo BeckermanDuration: 18 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now

POL.118-Are You in the Zone? Understanding Maryland’s Commercial Food Waste Ban and the Impact of local Zoning Ordinances-AC23.USCC

Zoning’s impact on the success of Maryland composting projects. Learn how local zoning ordinances might affect the future development of organics recycling infrastructure, and what local leaders can do now in support of diverting organics from landfill.Speakers: Regina Cagle IrrDuration: 17 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now

POL.226-Model Compost Procurement Policy: Accelerating Action to Close the Organics Recycling Loop-AC23.USCC

To date, closing the organics recycling loop by requiring compost purchases is an underutilized tool in municipal efforts to manage organic waste sustainably and cost-effectively. Composting is an effective way to reduce food waste in cities, by turning food scraps into a natural soil amendment that can be used in city gardens and landscaping and… Continue reading POL.226-Model Compost Procurement Policy: Accelerating Action to Close the Organics Recycling Loop-AC23.USCC

POL.120-How State and Local Policy Funds Composting and Works Toward Zero Waste-AC23.USCC

Increasing funding for composting is crucial in order to recover wasted food. Participants will learn about proven local and state policies to fund composting as well as new legislation to advance compost use as part of healthy soil goals.Speakers: Sophia JonesDuration: 15 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now

POL.230-Lessons Learned – 1383 Compliance-AC23.USCC

This presentation will illustrate a comprehensive planning process and tool, including a timeline, to achieve SB 1383 compliance. SB 1383 requires California to massively increase organic waste collection and recycling infrastructure in under 10 years. The regulation requires a collective effort by many entities (including jurisdictions, haulers, recyclers, and businesses) along with significant capital investments.Speakers:… Continue reading POL.230-Lessons Learned – 1383 Compliance-AC23.USCC