Some large companies in California, Microsoft for example, have pledged to reduce or offset the carbon dioxide that they produce. The technology utilized by these efforts, however, is often very expensive. The direct air capture methods employed by Climeworks, a Swiss company, for example, can cost around $600 per ton of carbon dioxide offset. [...]
Many local municipalities have established independent authorities to oversee recycling operations within their borders. These authorities frequently operate composting facilities to manage organic residuals produced in the surrounding area, including biosolids, yard debris, and occasionally food scraps. The compost and mulch products produced at these facilities are often offered to locals at low or [...]
Naturcycle works with a wide variety of compost facilities to sell and market their finished products, as well as provide consultation to support composting operations, including participation in the United States Composting Council’s Seal of Testing Assurance Program. This program requires regular, independent testing to provide standardized analysis for agronomic factors, human health & safety, [...]
After meeting virtually last year, the United States Composting Council’s 30th Annual Conference & Trade Show, “by, for, and about the organics recycling industry,” is scheduled for January 24th through January 27th in Austin, TX. Featuring exhibitors, workshops, equipment demonstrations and speakers from across the country, this annual event is the largest of its [...]
The Compost Research & Education Foundation is a national organization that is focused on supporting and advancing compost use and the composting industry, along with their partner organization, the United States Composting Council (USCC). From the CREF Mission Statement: The Compost Research and Education Foundation supports initiatives that enhance the stature and practices of [...]
Our key focus at Naturcycle is “Restoring Earth” and our compost is an important tool to achieve that goal. We offer a wide variety of compost types for various applications. We often field questions and review project specifications that require peat, but what is peat? Why is compost a better substitute? Defined by the International [...]
Congratulations to our friends at Recover Green Roofs for winning the Health and Wellness Award for their work on the rooftop farm at Boston Medical Center from Built Environment Plus during the 2021 Green Building Showcase! Recover Green Roofs designed and installed the 7,000 square foot rooftop farm using aerated media modules that contain the [...]
The Hudson River Park Trust, established in 1998, is tasked with developing Manhattan’s western shoreline into a series of parks and natural areas for public benefit. Encompassing dozens of completed and ongoing projects, the Hudson River Park is a valuable asset for both the millions of people that utilize the grounds annually and the [...]
The Empire Farm Days is an annual showcase held this year from August 3-5 in Pompey, NY. “The event is the largest outdoor agricultural trade show in the Northeastern U.S., showcasing all the latest tractors, farm implements, dairy industry innovations alongside working demonstrations, live animal seminars, and more than 600 exhibits loaded with the [...]
We are excited to announce that the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) has determined that Naturcycle Compost MT is allowed for use in compliance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program as a crop fertilizer and soil amendment! Manufactured by the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA) at their Mount [...]
