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The compost industry is experiencing healthy growth, and with growth comes change and innovation. In our newest blog post, we cover some of the changes the composting industry has gone through the past couple of decades and what’s driving them. #CompostIndustry https://hubs.li/Q02wWDCk0

It is no secret to us that the compost industry needs financial support. This article dives deep on the current need for more composting facilities nationwide. Did you know that only 4% of food waste is getting composted in the United States? We are all working together to build the infrastructure to make composting more normal than landfilling our organics waste. It takes time, effort, and investment. #composting #industry #investing #greenjobs #infrastructure https://lnkd.in/dagvtqZR

At Culterra, we believe in the power of sustainability and efficiency, especially when it comes to our products. 🌱 That's why we adopt a zero-waste approach in processing our materials. If a particle misses its mark, we don't see it as waste but as an opportunity. 🙌 We carefully filter out the dust and give it a second chance in the mix. Then, we use sieves to perfect the prill sizes, making our products not only eco-friendly but also tailored to the specific needs of professionals in the industry. This approach underscores our commitment to both the planet and the quality our customers expect. 🌍 #CulterraHolland #SustainableAgriculture #Innovation #BioStimulant #FarmingSolutions #Efficiency #Professional #ZeroWaste #Product #Filtering

In September, a microcosm of the U.S. composting industry is coming together to create a strategic plan for the future as the industry is at a major inflection point in light of climate related needs and risks. Check out the first 9 panels on our YouTube channel which surface the needs and opportunities across the system. Like what you are learning? Please follow the below page and stay connected to the effort!

Meet me by the #Compost Heap May 5th is the last date we might see a frost in #Devon. May 5th is also the first day of #InternationalCompostAwarenessWeek https://lnkd.in/eKvzjPvT Composting is a way of life that has huge benefits for people and planet, read more on the link

Our compost plays a crucial role in our growing process. We take what other agricultural sectors might consider waste – straw, stable bedding, spent grain – and input into our substrate process. Mushrooms are nature's recyclers! We have compost facilities that service each farm, allowing recipe customization for better mushroom production. Our nitrogen-rich spent mushroom substrate (SMS) is shared with the community as soil amendment at the end of production. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3RDkso4 #Sustainability #Substrate #Mushrooms #SustainableAg #Mushroomindustry

🌎 🍃 Day 4 of 30 : Let's Talk Compost!! Turning Compost and Turning a Profit ... So I feel like "green jobs" I.e. environmentalists, sustainability experts and let's be honest -hobbyists are often feeling they have spent more then they could ever make on their craft. Money is not the objective for such a passionate group but I thought it was an interesting point. I started googling about this topic and found Marty on YouTube. Marty is like the crocodile hunter of composting!! He started small and found a way to bag compost for his neighbors. This micro business is something that could be scaled for many individuals. Marty has taken his own interest in gardening, started some worm farms and gotten quite a decent sized compost pile going next to his house. Not all HOAs would approve but it looks like Marty has a nice side hustle going selling bags of compost and learning as he goes. 🍃What side hustles or small businesses do you see succeeding in making a profit in this industry? 🍃 #makecompostmainstream #compost #composting #circularity #smallbusiness #martygardens #worldcentric #greenjobs #environmentalists Tune in here! https://lnkd.in/g8Vqm-9a

With compostable packaging growing in popularity, ensuring these materials break down effectively in real-world settings is more important than ever. Through their Composting Consortium, Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy has taken a leading role in advancing this effort. Collaborating with compost facilities across the U.S., they conducted an in-depth study on the disintegration of compostable packaging. The results offer invaluable insights for both packaging producers and composters, paving the way for better practices and enhanced industry standards.    At RRS, we were proud to work closely with Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy to design and execute the field tests, navigating the complexities of varying composting technologies and facility conditions. The findings revealed important trends and recommendations, helping to shape the future of compostable packaging.   For those curious about the detailed findings and practical recommendations, read more in the official reports here: 🌱 Compostable Packaging Disintegration at Composting Facilities (https://lnkd.in/gu-6wA7i) 🌱 Contamination at Composting Facilities (https://lnkd.in/eFbggfXJ)   #Compostable #Compost #CompostablePackaging #Innovation #Improvement

Grow With PittMoss FOLLOW UP: Exploring Sustainable Substrates Webinar Recording Now Available to Watch! On September 17, PittMoss hosted an informative webinar entitled, "Exploring Sustainable Substrates" with the support and production assistance of Next Cycle Michigan. This roundtable brought together experts from across the horticulture industry who grow everything from native perennials to ornamental annuals to vegetable starts. Hear what they had to say about why they chose to explore sustainable substrate options, what surprised them about working with sustainable substrates, what advice they had to share, and more! Overview - - The full webinar discusses why exploring sustainable substrates is good for your business now and in the long term. - The first part of the video is a short lecture (~15 min) regarding why sustainable substrates are good for the resilience and sustainability of your business in the face of changing supply chains and consumer tastes. - The second part of the video (starting at 16:30) is an industry roundtable where we bring together horticultural and soils professionals to discuss why they chose to explore sustainable substrate options and how they went about finding the right sustainable substrate options for their business. - The target audience for this webinar was mostly professional growers and soil mixers. View Here - To view the 15-minute lecture, click this link: https://lnkd.in/eb_JPPWS To view the full 45-minute roundtable discussion with the names and titles of our panelists in the YouTube video description, click this link: https://lnkd.in/eQzRUZeS PittMoss welcomes your ideas for future webinar topics, and if you would like to be a participant, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you to NextCycle Michigan for their support and production assistance for this webinar. We hope you will join us for future events. Happy growing! #pittmoss #sustainable #growers #horticulture #supplychain #solutions #michigan #nextcyclemichigan #substrate #growing #webinar #free #letsgo #pottingmix

🌱 Wondering how to compost at home? Check out this video to learn simple steps for turning food scraps and compostable materials into nutrient-rich soil! 👇 https://bit.ly/3DdcEYQ #Composting #EcoFriendly #Sustainability #GreenLiving #EarthFirst