https://compostinfrastructure.com/home daily 1.0 2023-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/1619105092189-CXU7GZ4CPU0ASHPU00TS/USCIC-Logo-R5-2.png Home - To expand compost infrastructure across the US https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/1619714106633-7FPRI7TISTNST5TMQWEQ/Compost+Screen+2006.jpg Home - What is Compost Composting is the process of recycling organic matter, including food scraps, leaves, and certified compostable products. Composting speeds up the decomposition process, turning this organic matter into compost, which can be added to soil to help plants grow and improve soil health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/8e6f80ba-f02f-4de0-9041-0c0667c1f0fe/1200px-NRDC_bear_logo.svg.png Home NRDC - We combine the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and advocates with the power of more than three million members and online activists to confront our planet's most pressing problems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/e778d5f1-83e9-4567-967e-53537b735a26/CRA+-+Black+Full-100.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/d8443d64-7821-4196-839d-cc5bad389102/BPI_LOGO_HORIZONTAL-02-CMYK.jpg Home BPI - A science-driven organization that supports a shift to the circular economy by promoting the production, use, and appropriate end of lives for materials and products that are designed to fully biodegrade in specific biologically active environments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/e26fa7d4-6aa3-4e1f-bfe1-e4b886a627cd/TRUE_cmyk.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/577cccf7-5293-4e91-a408-7af734782c78/FPI+new+logo.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/2b7cda36-7967-40d5-9e14-71548726dbb0/uscc-logo--stacked-r-hirez.png Home USCC - The US Composting Council advances compost manufacturing, compost utilization, and organics recycling to benefit our members, society, and the environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/8193df5c-c90f-4275-a4d4-fcea85888051/1200px-U.S._Green_Building_Council_logo.svg.png Home USGBC - Our mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/ae9b9623-0e87-41ce-b756-46769a8a780f/NWRA+name+logo.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/116aafc5-61f7-4e15-9677-25e7acb740c7/PBPC.png Home PBPC - The global appetite for consumer goods and convenient packaging is increasing. 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As organic material make up a significant amount of the weight of municipal waste, diverting these materials to composting heavily reduces the amount of material that needs to be transported to landfill or incineration facilities, and/or burned; produce methane, all of which impact air quality, water quality, and soil quality in these already disadvantaged communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/1619715002467-O4EP44P3ZT1PMYKANJGO/Farmer+applying+compost-ILSR+photo+credit.jpg Why Composting Matters Photo: Institute for Local Self-Reliance https://compostinfrastructure.com/2take-action daily 0.75 2021-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/1626386462771-COSZ4QD7FM4JWM69VJNZ/Picture1.png Action Copy this text The introduction of the COMPOST Act is an important step towards a greener and more innovative waste reduction and recovery system for our country. Ask your lawmakers today to co-sponsor this bill: https://p2a.co/gqvrz7j @CompostingInfrastructure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/1626386608693-RLLJ73KP0AU5NX107PGW/Picture3.png Action - Make it stand out Copy this text Currently, our country’s compost infrastructure does not meet the growing demand from individuals and businesses nationwide to compost food scraps and certified compostable packaging. That’s why, as a member of (@USCIC), we support the COMPOST Act – to take full advantage of this important climate solution. https://p2a.co/gqvrz7j @CompostingInfrastructure https://compostinfrastructure.com/what-is-composting daily 0.75 2021-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/1619116076067-S6ZL5IEWIYDFKC71RYU9/Hidden+Harvest+Community+Farm-Baltimore-photocredit-ILSR.png What is Compost Bins or Stacks This method can be used in community composting programs, rural or urban farming areas. Feedstocks are mixed, stacked and monitored for temperature. This is mostly accomplished through manual labor or small powered equipment. Photo: Institute for Local Self-Reliance | Hidden Harvest Community Farm-Baltimore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/1619725030671-0O3MJ3XKVS0UAGRLQWQ9/aerated+static.jpg What is Compost Aerated Static Pile This compost generating method involves mixing organic waste in a large pile and providing air pore space in the pile by adding wood chips, shredded newspaper or other bulking agents. Aeration is provided by a blower system. Most systems have a thermocouple feedback to turn aeration on or off based on temperature. These systems can be negative (pulling air) or positive (pushing air) aeration. This method of composting can speed up the composting process and can work with large quantities of materials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/1619728661052-UYFJ95H4OJQ7XAMFC13Y/2.-NC-Novi-Comp-unit.jpg What is Compost In-vessel As its name suggests, the “in-vessel” method involves feeding organic materials into a vessel (drum, silo, concrete-lined trench) and then aerating the materials by mechanically turning them or mixing in wood chips or shredded newspaper. This method doesn’t take up as much space and it works with a variety of organic wastes. Some in-vessel systems are aerated with a blower system and the exhausted air is vented to a biofilter. Some of these smaller systems to do not produce a finished compost. Further curing is necessary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/1619794964493-SV3QPL32UDRQQAIHLP1Z/TerraVesco+Production+Facility+Amy+Grimes.JPG What is Compost Vermicomposting This method of composting employs the efforts of red worms to feed on food scraps, yard trimmings, and other waste to generate compost. Their waste – known as castings – can be used as potting soil and as high-quality fertilizer for gardens and houseplants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/1620134568380-UOBZBOC83C4OLLCZ0X75/142054776_5015888705119911_6625449636058595448_n.jpg What is Compost Windrow Windrow composting is a method of generating compost by piling organic waste in long rows. This is the most common method of composting in the US. There are several different ways that windrows are formed, spaced and turned. This is dependent on the site design, land use and available equipment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/1619726844056-WX83RX2TQ2HRFZWYLV12/unsplash-image-jJzS_e2WY7Y.jpg What is Compost Preparing Feedstocks High carbon materials such as yard waste and certified compostable products are shredded or ground. This will create both small and large size materials to be composted. Small particles provide carbon for microbes and large material provides the air required for microbes to breathe. High carbon feedstocks are mixed by recipe with high nitrogen feedstocks to provide the ideal carbon to nitrogen ratio of 30:1. This mixture is then stacked using the different methods outlined below. https://compostinfrastructure.com/take-action daily 0.75 2023-06-07 https://compostinfrastructure.com/uscic-letter daily 0.75 2022-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/606f67a853da1e7a5d5595b6/17f0c170-34b9-4f2d-a92e-c406412c6b7a/Support-letter.png USCIC - Letter on The Recycling and Composting Accountability Act - Read the USCIC’s Letter Supporting the The Recycling and Composting Accountability Act with a few definitional corrections https://compostinfrastructure.com/take-action-1 daily 0.75 2025-06-10