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Digestate as a Compost Feedstock
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Frank Franciosi Retiring, Leaving USCC Stable & Mature
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Mission
The US Composting Council advances compost manufacturing, compost utilization, and organics recycling to benefit our members, society, and the environment.
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Diversity
The USCC is committed to growing diversity, equity, inclusion and access (DEIA) within the organization and throughout the compost industry by institutionalizing DEIA in our operations and initiatives.
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Programs
Connecting you with resources, networking, & tools to promote compost nationwide.
Advocacy
The ground beneath our feet—amended with rich microbes that encourage plant growth and sequester carbon—is the reason we are here. We are also businesses, organizations, and individuals whose livelihoods come from this life-giving work.
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Designed to develop and administer national, valid, credible, vendor-neutral certification programs for organics recycling professionals which enhance the profession of organics recycling facility management and in turn benefit the community business and environmental outcomes.
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Seal of Testing Assurance Program
Compost use and selection decisions consider many factors, and therefore are not one-size-fits-all. The Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) Program helps you make the best decision for your application by providing the 3 C’s: Clarity, Consistency, Confidence
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The USCC’s Annual Conference and Tradeshow is the premiere professional meeting for composting, organics recycling, and related topics.
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Membership
We have been about green entrepreneurship since we began in 1990; now, more than ever, compost manufacturers, compost users, their industry suppliers and supporters, and the policy makers, compost researchers and advocates make up the unique community of businesses and organizations who divert resources from disposal and sequester carbon with life-sustaining soil.
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Compost Action Center
The ground beneath our feet—amended with rich microbes that encourage plant growth and sequester carbon—is the reason we are here. We are also businesses, organizations, and individuals whose livelihoods come from this life-giving work.
Compost University
Whether you want to gain new knowledge, earn continuing education credits, or obtain or maintain certifications, Compost U has resources to assist you. Those new to the profession can start their career with confidence.
Corporate Compost Leadership Council
Be part of the USCC's Corporate Compost Leadership Council, launched in Q12020. Through your participation you’ll get an opportunity to put your brand promise towards a more sustainable future.
USCC News
Frank Franciosi Retiring, Leaving USCC Stable & Mature
Executive Director Frank Franciosi announces his retirement and the appointment of Linda Norris-Waldt as new executive director effective July 1, 2025.
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USCC 2024 Policy Report Available
A report summarizing highlights from the 2024 legislative year is now available for members to download on the Member Portal.
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USCC Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Results
The USCC is happy to announce the results of our annual Board of Directors Elections for the 2025 term. The Board welcomes two new members and four returning members.
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Young Professionals Happy Hour
The virtual YP Happy Hour happens on the first Thursday of every month, RSVP below to receive details on how to join. Make new friends and colleagues who share an interest in composting and sustainability!
Save the Date for COMPOST2025
COMPOST2025 will be in Phoenix, Arizona, January 27–30, 2025. The industry's premier annual compost conference. Interact with exhibitors, speakers, and the latest machines.