In ancient days, Earth experienced a unique period in its history – the Carboniferous, when vast forests of primitive plants grew, died, and simply… accumulated. (Cue the music of environmental cartoonist Hayao Miyazaki.) For an astounding 60 million years, no living thing could break down the tough lignin in dead plant matter. Generation after generation…
Cultivating Sustainability and Profit Discover how farms and farm-allied ventures are tapping into the growing compost market to boost their sustainability and profitability. This webinar explores innovative composting strategies, market opportunities, and best practices that are transforming agricultural waste into valuable resources, helping farmers to diversify their income streams while contributing to environmental stewardship. We’ll…
Recent plant closures in the chemical recycling industry have exposed a harsh reality: this much-touted solution to plastic waste is failing to deliver. The shutdowns of Regenyx in Oregon and the financial troubles of Fulcrum BioFuels in Nevada are just the latest in a string of setbacks for an industry that promised to revolutionize plastic…
I have serious concerns about the claimed benefits and the overall sustainability of using zeolite catalysts for methane-to-chemicals conversion.
In the depths of our landfills, a slumbering dragon lies poised to waken. It’s not a mythical creature, but a stark reality that demands our attention: methane, a potent greenhouse gas 28 times more devastating than carbon dioxide [1], seeps out of landfills, fueling climate chaos. The culprit? Compostable organics – food waste, yard trimmings,…
Nora Goldstein, Craig Coker – This collaborative presentation will delve into the latest innovations in compostable organics diversion from landfills to reduce methane emissions, with a focus on anaerobic digestion and other innovative methods.
Earth Day is a time to reflect on our relationship with the planet and take action to protect our shared environment. One of the most pressing issues we face today is food waste, which not only contributes to food insecurity but also has significant environmental consequences. When food ends up in landfills, it decomposes and…
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Sally Brown, PhD, from University of Washington and Gary Giterre of McGill Environmental Systems joined us for an exclusive webinar on compost marketing strategies. The video is now available!
In recent years, small electric “composting” machines marketed for home use have grown in popularity. These devices promise to quickly transform food scraps, yard waste, and other compostable materials into usable compost right on your countertop. However, sustainability advocates point out that the end product of these machines is not true compost. Composting is the…
We are all mortal. When we leave this world, what happens with our remains can make a difference. According to Jim Spiewak of KUTV, Salt Lake City, Senate Bill 102, has been introduced in Utah proposing natural organic reduction, also known as human composting, as an alternative to traditional burial methods. The bill, sponsored by…
