In the News
This page will serve as a landing point for relevant articles on events happening around the world. Articles are grouped into general categories and will be updated as time and resources allow.
Composting
March 02, 2019 : Closing Chicago Composters Will Make The Windy City Less Green
February 28, 2019 : University of Southern California Steps Up Recycling and Composting Efforts in Move Toward Zero Waste
February 26, 2019 : Composting leaders recognized at USCC's COMPOST2019
February 05, 2019 : Pizza Box Composting Incorporated in Residence Halls at Central Michigan University
February 05, 2019 : MSA advocates for composting in all University buildings
February 04, 2019 : Can SE MN support composting biz?
December 23, 2018 : To Beat Recycling Restrictions, Bakersfield Turns Recyclables Into Compost
November 12, 2018 : The Pros and Cons of New York's Fledgling Compost Program
October 31, 2018 : Using Ozone for Composting Odor Control
October 11, 2018 : Evaluating Options For Curbside Yard Trimmings Collection
October 09, 2018 : Rhode Island Anaerobic Digester Could be Model for Region
October xx, 2018 : Compost Council Members Engage in Projects to Advance Carob Sequestration
May 11, 2018 : Composting 101
2018 : The Worm Farmer's Handbook: Mid- to Large-Scale Vermicomposting for Farms, Municipalities, Schools, and Institutions by Rhonda Sherman, available now
February 28, 2019 : University of Southern California Steps Up Recycling and Composting Efforts in Move Toward Zero Waste
February 26, 2019 : Composting leaders recognized at USCC's COMPOST2019
February 05, 2019 : Pizza Box Composting Incorporated in Residence Halls at Central Michigan University
February 05, 2019 : MSA advocates for composting in all University buildings
February 04, 2019 : Can SE MN support composting biz?
December 23, 2018 : To Beat Recycling Restrictions, Bakersfield Turns Recyclables Into Compost
November 12, 2018 : The Pros and Cons of New York's Fledgling Compost Program
October 31, 2018 : Using Ozone for Composting Odor Control
October 11, 2018 : Evaluating Options For Curbside Yard Trimmings Collection
October 09, 2018 : Rhode Island Anaerobic Digester Could be Model for Region
October xx, 2018 : Compost Council Members Engage in Projects to Advance Carob Sequestration
May 11, 2018 : Composting 101
2018 : The Worm Farmer's Handbook: Mid- to Large-Scale Vermicomposting for Farms, Municipalities, Schools, and Institutions by Rhonda Sherman, available now
BansMarch 08, 2019 : Florida Bill Would Ban Plastic Straw Bans Until 2024
March 06, 2019 : St. Paul City Council approves limits on restaurants' plastic takeout containers February 24, 2019 : California Proposes Phaseout of Single-Use Plastics by 2030 February 21, 2019 : Banning Plastic Bags, Town by Town: A Guide January 15, 2019 : Cuomo to Include Statewide Plastic Bag Ban in 2019 budget January 08, 2019 : Plastic Bag, Straw Ban Proposed for Albuquerque, NM January 08, 2019 : 5 Years After Sonoma County, CA Ban, New Era of Plastic Bags Poses a Growing Waste Threat January 01, 2019 : Foam Ban for New York City Businesses Begins in New Year December 04, 2018 : Charleston, SC Businesses Banned from Using Plastic Bags, Straws, or Foam Containers Starting January 2020 October 23, 2018 : Montpelier, VT Voters Asked to Approve Ban on Plastic Bags, Straws |
BiodegradationDecember 31, 2018 : Leveraging Biodegradation and Composting to Divert
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February 20, 2019 : MN Department of Agriculture: Plant Pest Insider
February 14, 2019 : NatureWorks Announces 100 Percent Third-Party Certified Sustainable Feedstock by 2020 December 11, 2018 : U.S. Composting Council Executive Board Elected to 2019 Terms April 18, 2018 : Can Dirt Save the Earth? February xx, 2015 : Coffee & Biochar White Paper Now Available |
October 06, 2018 : Nationwide Class Action Lawsuit Targets Dupont,
Chemours, 3M, And Other Makers of PFAS Chemicals July 06, 2018 : PFAS And Organic Residuals Management July xx, 2018 : Basic Information on PFAS March 28, 2018 : Washington Bans PFAs in Food Packaging 2017 : A Never-Ending Story of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs)? |
