US Composting Council

BioCycle released a new article on "Analyzing The Outputs — Dehydrated Vs. Composted Food Scraps" authored by USCC Member Ron Alexander. This article examines how dehydrated food scraps from electric kitchen devices compare to compost created through traditional commercial composting. https://lnkd.in/e_wu8BwE #usccmembersatwork #compost

On Oct. 30, #USCC Executive Director Frank Franciosi will be presenting on the Environmental Research & Education Foundation's Science Session Webinar "Composting Trends & Insights: Explore National Findings." The webinar will unpack key findings from the national survey, highlighting significant industry growth, regional differences and operational trends. The webinar is free to attend and will take place from 1-2 p.m. Eastern Time. Click the link in the post to register!

#COMPOST2025 is only three months away! Register during our early bird special and save money on registration, member or non-member. You may also qualify for additional discounts if you work for a local, state, or federal government, if you're a current high school, college, or graduate school student, or if you're an Arizona resident! Early bird ends on Nov. 20, so register today! Click the link below to access our conference website and see what COMPOST2025 has in store! https://lnkd.in/gWZpksb

Join us for our upcoming webinar “Freaky Feedstocks: Exploring Unconventional or Tricky Materials to Compost.” Taking place on #Halloween, October 31, 2024, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, this webinar will delve into unusual and rarely heard of materials that #compost producers may come across. Hear from one of our speakers Jean Bonhotal, waste management specialist and director at Cornell Waste Management Institute. Click the link below to register today! https://lnkd.in/gv7JsJ5k

The TX Compost Summit brings together #composting professionals from municipalities, private industry, equipment dealers, manufacturers, and consultants, creating a valuable platform for collaboration, education, and networking. Attend the Texas Composting Council's in-person event from Nov. 13-15 and take part in advancing composting in Texas! Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts and exhibitors, gaining valuable insights and knowledge. Click the link below to learn more and register today! https://lnkd.in/es4wSWaq

The #USCC is still accepting nominations for our 2024 awards ceremony, taking place at #COMPOST2025 in Phoenix! This is an opportunity for #USCCmembers to nominate a person or organization, including yourself, that has done exceptional work for the composting industry this year and could be recognized at the world's biggest composting conference. Nominators and nominees MUST be USCC members. Winners will be announced during COMPOST2025's closing ceremony. Nominations close at the end of day Halloween, Oct. 31. Click the link below to submit a nomination today! https://lnkd.in/g_ujwXyc

The USCC Young Professionals are thrilled to announce the Emerging Composter Challenge (ECC) has returned and will be at #COMPOST2025 in Phoenix, Arizona! The ECC is a business pitch competition open to entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses in the organics recycling space. This year's challenge runs from Oct. 22 - Nov. 21, with the final round happening live at COMPOST2025, where the top three finalists will win cash prizes! College students, recent graduates, and small businesses engaged in or supporting organic recycling are encouraged to apply. Participants must be under 42 years old or have less than six years of industry-related experience. Click the link below to sign up for our free informational webinar on Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. Eastern about the ECC. https://lnkd.in/gne-2twb

Join us for our upcoming webinar “Freaky Feedstocks: Exploring Unconventional or Tricky Materials to Compost.” Taking place on #Halloween, October 31, 2024, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, this webinar will delve into unusual and rarely heard of materials that #compost producers may come across. Hear from one of our speakers John Culpepper, co-founder of Compost for Good. Click the link below to register today! https://lnkd.in/gv7JsJ5k

Applications are now open for volunteering at #COMPOST2025! Engage with the most dedicated volunteers and professionals in the #composting industry and receive free admission to all conference sessions and our Equipment Demonstration Day! Whether you are new to composting or an experienced professional in the industry, there is a spot for you on one of our volunteer teams. Click the link below to fill in the volunteer interest form. https://lnkd.in/eA_nD3qq

One crucial way the USCC works to grow and strengthen the #composting industry is to develop and administer national, valid, credible, and vendor-neutral certification programs for our industry's professionals. We believe robust programs like these enhance the profession of organics recycling facility management and, in turn, benefit community business and environmental outcomes. The USCC's Certification Commission does just that with its Certified Compost Operations Manager™ (CCOM™) Certification and Certified Composting Professional™ (CCP™) Certification. These two credentials further verify your professional expertise in composting operations and can potentially bring you benefits such as promotions, salary increases, and further career development. Participate in one of these certifications and enhance your reputation as a certified professional! While similar, each credential may ask for different requirements. Visit our Certifications website at the link below for information on eligibility and how to get certified. https://lnkd.in/eYEW7zk