We often get questions about backyard composting from people who want to recycle their organics at home. If you have the space and the desire, you too can make high quality, natural compost. The process is simple! Many state universities focused on agriculture promote compost education and home composting techniques through cooperative extensions. The [...]
Naturcycle often relies on compost expert Ron Alexander for his professional knowledge. He has been a great friend and partner for many years. Ron has served on various committees associated with the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO) for twenty-five years. AAPFCO represents fertilizer, soil, and compost manufacturers, regulators, and government officials throughout [...]
How Naturcycle Uses Compost Data to Design Specifications To review previous posts in this series, the United States Composting Council’s Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) Program requires regular laboratory analysis of compost, and the test results are summarized and presented in the same format no matter where in the country the compost is produced, via [...]
Interpreting STA Data with a Compost Technical Data Sheet Whether it is used in green roof media, erosion control blankets or wetland recovery, compost is a critical tool for stormwater management and restoring natural ecosystems. As examined in Part One and Part Two of this series, the Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) Program analyzes [...]
