Through the generosity of donors, the Compost Research & Education Foundation commissioned a literature review of existing scientific papers regarding the use of compost in green infrastructure and bioretention projects. A listening session was held with experts who have used compost in bioretention systems. In this webinar, Dr. Erickson of the University of Minnesota’s Water… Continue reading USE.228-Deep Dive into the Role of Compost & Stormwater Media: Identifying Knowledge Gaps & Research Needs-WEB.CREF
Category: Process Control
PRO.115-TMECC, CAP & the CTDS: The Backbone of the Seal of Testing Assurance Program-WEB.USCC
Through its procedural and compliance measures, the USCC Seal of Testing Assurance Program provides nationwide standards for compost testing and reporting that provide compost users with the clarity and confidence necessary to accurately specify compost applications. The STA program is the culmination of years of research and discussion by many of the leading compost research… Continue reading PRO.115-TMECC, CAP & the CTDS: The Backbone of the Seal of Testing Assurance Program-WEB.USCC
PRO.221-How Compost Helps Address Climate Challenges: Drought and Fire-WEB.CREF
How to use compost mulches and soil amendments to create soils capable of enhancing storm water capture, eliminating water-hungry weeds, minimizing soil erosion, and protecting water quality. The role of the “living soil food web” and its relationship to compost by increasing soil organic carbon to help cool the planet – How fire-suppressive, composted mulch… Continue reading PRO.221-How Compost Helps Address Climate Challenges: Drought and Fire-WEB.CREF
PRO.114-Everything you Need to Know about Maintaining your Equipment, part 2-AC23.USCC
Discussion around the general machine and site maintenance, best practices, and taking care of your machine for a better user experience. Maintenance – Part 2 (2-3:30pm) • Organization and planning • Label and checklist • Predictive maintenance practices • Properly torqued fasteners • Engine maintenance best practice • Leveraging connected technologies • Smart scheduling •… Continue reading PRO.114-Everything you Need to Know about Maintaining your Equipment, part 2-AC23.USCC
PRO.219-IIOT Innovations for Odor and Fire Prevention-AC23.USCC
The use of IIOT solutions can mitigate and prevent safety and compliance issues but further development is needed to ensure the security of operators and businesses alike and to ensure that the composting industry is not contributing to environmental hazards such as wildfires and air pollution.Speakers: Jake SaavedraDuration: 13 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase… Continue reading PRO.219-IIOT Innovations for Odor and Fire Prevention-AC23.USCC
PRO.217-Composting Response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak 2022-AC23.USCC
Response, methods and processes to outbreaks change as more experience is gained and the virus and conditions change.Speakers: Jean BonhotalDuration: 29 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now
PRO.113-Everything you Need to Know about Maintaining your Equipment, part 1-AC23.USCC
Discussion around the general machine and site maintenance, best practices, and taking care of your machine for a better user experience. Safety – Part 1 (11-12:30) • The importance of safety • Creating the safe worker mindset • Equipment safety evaluation • Worksite safety evaluation • Understanding intended use • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) •… Continue reading PRO.113-Everything you Need to Know about Maintaining your Equipment, part 1-AC23.USCC
PRO.218-Connecting VOC Emissions to Compost Process Parameters-AC23.CREF
Optimizing process parameters can reduce VOC emissions..Speakers: Matt CottonDuration: 28 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now
PRO.112-Steam Sterilization for Pathogen Destruction prior to Composting-AC23.USCC
That steam treatment may have applications for high risk pathogenic materials and could help to lower operator and product quality risksSpeakers: Michael Bryan-BrownDuration: 24 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now
PRO.220-Operator Roundtable – Decontamination Best Practices & Tools-AC23.USCC
Discuss tools and processes they are using to remove contaminationSpeakers: Chris Seney, Scott Gamble, Aspen Hattanbaugh, Will KellyDuration: 1 hours 24 minutesCredits: 1.5Member Price: $90.00Non-Member Price: $157.50Purchase Course Now