USCC calls for protection for PFAS passive receivers
The U.S. Composting Council (USCC), Raleigh, North Carolina, called for… You must be a paid subscriber and logged in to view this content. To view this post, please go to the top menu and log…
March 2024
Cleveland mulch fire blamed on spontaneous combustion
A mulch fire this morning at Kurtz Brothers Inc.’s landscape supply center in Valley View, Ohio, outside Cleveland, was blamed on a “spontaneous combustion situation.” Here’s a local report from WEWS-TV, Cleveland.
Food waste bill heads to Washington governor
The Washington state legislature this month approved a bill that would divert food waste and other organic material from landfills. HB 2301 has been sent to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature. “HB2301 takes yet…
Salish acquires top competitor
Salish Soils, Sechelt, British Columbia said it has acquired Top Quality Topsoil, a Sechelt-based competitor in the landscaping and gardening industry. Salish said the strategic move marks a significant milestone its mission to further expand…
Compost increases almond yield
Application of compost to California almond orchards resulted in a strong increase in yield according to research presented at Compost2024—the annual conference of the U.S. Composting Council, held January 27-30, in Daytona Beach. The research…