Composting
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Composting, Markets, Policies + Regulations, Soil Health, Storm Water Management
What’s Unique About Composted Mulches?
While the overall appearance of a composted mulch is probably the greatest driver regarding its acceptability in landscaping, its ability to feed the soil and the plants grown within it should not be overlooked.
Food Waste
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Community Composting, Composting, Food Waste, Policies + Regulations
USDA’s Composting And Food Waste Reduction Grants Endangered
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Practices, created in the 2018 Farm Bill, is at risk of being unfunded in this year’s federal appropriations, putting in jeopardy programs such as the Composting and Food Waste Reduction Grants ($12 million invested since 2020) and Urban Agriculture Innovation Grants, according to a US Composting Council (USCC) Advocacy Alert.
AD & Biogas
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AD & Biogas, Climate, Composting, Food Waste, Policies + Regulations
EPA Tool Tracks Local Climate Action Plans And Organics Recycling Inclusion
The U.S. EPA has created a searchable list of local government climate action plans (CAPs) that include materials management and waste actions, including organics recycling and wasted food.
Markets
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AD & Biogas, Composting, Markets, Soil Health
Increasing Value Of Animal Manure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service released a new report, “Increasing the Value of Animal Manure for Farmers,” which describes current manure production, handling, storage, and use utilizing data from the USDA Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS).
Climate
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Climate, Composting, Soil Health, Storm Water Management
Urban Farms And Food Forests As Green Infrastructure?
“Vibrant Land: The Benefits of Food Forests and Urban Farms in San Antonio” is the title of a new study released by Stanford University’s Natural Capital Project.
Policies + Regulations
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AD & Biogas, Policies + Regulations
New Rules Issued For Renewable Fuel Standard
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program that establishes the biofuel volume requirements for 2023 to 2025.
