From andrew.kessler at turningearthllc.com Tue Aug 4 09:48:52 2009 From: andrew.kessler at turningearthllc.com (Andrew Kessler) Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:48:52 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Business liability insurance providers Message-ID: <3375DB2E-5C00-47CD-8994-E79EF15EC256@turningearthllc.com> Colleagues: We are in the process of evaluating business liability insurance alternatives. We would greatly appreciate any referrals you may be able to provide. Who insures your operations and would you recommend them? Thank you in advance. Andrew Kessler Managing Director Turning Earth, LLC 97 Maple Wood Drive, Brewster, NY 10509 Telephone. 845 259 8400 | Facsimile. 845 622 3649 | Mobile. 917 251 5662 www.turningearthllc.com Go Green ? Think before you print From s.cook at ccpeat.com Tue Aug 4 10:16:37 2009 From: s.cook at ccpeat.com (Stephen Cook) Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 11:16:37 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Business liability insurance providers In-Reply-To: <3375DB2E-5C00-47CD-8994-E79EF15EC256@turningearthllc.com> References: <3375DB2E-5C00-47CD-8994-E79EF15EC256@turningearthllc.com> Message-ID: As you are probably aware, most main line insurance companies exclude pollution liability. I went with Evanston Insurance Company for GL and First National Insurance Co. (a Safeco company) for commercial auto because they included pollution liability, which is important since we use biosolids. Stephen M. Cook C&C Peat Co., Inc. 1650 CR470 Okahumpka, FL 34762 (o) 352-323-8213 (f) 352-365-0367 s.cook at ccpeat.com -----Original Message----- From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Kessler Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 10:49 AM To: compost at mailman.cloudnet.com Subject: [USCC] Business liability insurance providers Colleagues: We are in the process of evaluating business liability insurance alternatives. We would greatly appreciate any referrals you may be able to provide. Who insures your operations and would you recommend them? Thank you in advance. Andrew Kessler Managing Director Turning Earth, LLC 97 Maple Wood Drive, Brewster, NY 10509 Telephone. 845 259 8400 | Facsimile. 845 622 3649 | Mobile. 917 251 5662 www.turningearthllc.com Go Green - Think before you print _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 ____________________________________________________________________________ _ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org From kpowell at kdheks.gov Wed Aug 5 10:18:19 2009 From: kpowell at kdheks.gov (Ken Powell) Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2009 10:18:19 -0500 Subject: [USCC] Runoff Study in Stormwater Magazine Message-ID: <4EBB566B08AAE84F979D5E093B69705029FB4A8DA5@HEWXCCLU.kdhe.state.ks.us> http://www.stormh2o.com/july-august-2009/nutrient-testing-grass.aspx This link will take you to a story on a research study about grass and leaf nutrient loading in streams and lakes. The interesting thing in the article is that they are just beginning to notice that leaves and grass contribute large quantities of these nutrients to the water quality issues. Composting the leaves and grass as well as using compost berms and filter socks would seem to be a great way of preventing these items from entering the streams. Maybe the Composting Council should contact the author and offer some expertise in preventing these items from entering the storm water in the first place. Ken Powell Environmental Scientist Kansas Department of Health & Environment 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 320 Topeka, KS 66618 Phone 785-296-1121 Fax 785-296-1592 email kpowell at kdheks.gov web www.kdheks.gov/waste Please note my new e-mail address is kpowell at kdheks.gov [cid:image002.gif at 01CA15B6.0DDAE180] -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 11748 bytes Desc: image001.jpg Url : http://mailman.cloudnet.com/pipermail/compost/attachments/20090805/5f6a2256/image001.jpg -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.gif Type: image/gif Size: 2184 bytes Desc: image002.gif Url : http://mailman.cloudnet.com/pipermail/compost/attachments/20090805/5f6a2256/image002.gif From alexassoc at earthlink.net Thu Aug 6 07:12:54 2009 From: alexassoc at earthlink.net (alexassoc@earthlink.net) Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 08:12:54 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Exportation Message-ID: <003101ca168f$3a1eec80$ae5cc580$@net> Hello Compost World, Has anyone out there 'run the gauntlet' of trying to market a packaged compost overseas .. to Europe or the Far East? Thanks, Ron Ron Alexander R. Alexander Associates, Inc. 1212 Eastham Drive Apex, NC 27502 USA 919-367-8350 919-367-8351 fax alexassoc at earthlink.net www.alexassoc.net From meirlip at seliyahu.org.il Thu Aug 6 14:11:38 2009 From: meirlip at seliyahu.org.il (Meir Lipshatz) Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 22:11:38 +0300 Subject: [USCC] Exportation In-Reply-To: <003101ca168f$3a1eec80$ae5cc580$@net> References: <003101ca168f$3a1eec80$ae5cc580$@net> Message-ID: <9FEDE9CCC1C54896A1C179AF69DBC8DE@mazkir> I have heard that compost has been marketed in the form of pellets overseas Sincerely Meir Lipshatz Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu -----Original Message----- From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of alexassoc at earthlink.net Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 3:13 PM To: 'Compost Discussion List' Subject: [USCC] Exportation Hello Compost World, Has anyone out there 'run the gauntlet' of trying to market a packaged compost overseas .. to Europe or the Far East? Thanks, Ron Ron Alexander R. Alexander Associates, Inc. 1212 Eastham Drive Apex, NC 27502 USA 919-367-8350 919-367-8351 fax alexassoc at earthlink.net www.alexassoc.net _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 ____________________________________________________________________________ _ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org From jac at magicsoil.com Sat Aug 8 09:36:51 2009 From: jac at magicsoil.com (John A. Crockett) Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2009 10:36:51 -0400 Subject: [USCC] OXYGEN in composting, process research, empowering the microbes Message-ID: <200908081436.n78EaslS016326@omr15.networksolutionsemail.com> Has anyone really studied and quantified what level of oxygen is best for the microbes, at various stages of the composting process? Most every bio-solids composting facility I've seen or read about uses both forced aeration and bio-filters. Why? Is the answer that it supports more efficient composting and elimination of foul odors? Are there people following this list who are interested in being part of cutting edge research in the area of food composting, and being part of developing new food composting facilities? If so, I hope they'll contact me. If you're curious, you can Google search "compost research silos" and see where the top 7 search results take you. Working Together to Create a Sustainable Environment, John A. Crockett, C.E.O. Mother Nature's Farms (845) 225-7763 http://www.magicsoil.com/ jac at magicsoil.com ? From jziegenb at ieua.org Mon Aug 10 10:36:50 2009 From: jziegenb at ieua.org (Jeff Ziegenbein) Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:36:50 -0700 Subject: [USCC] composting plastics in Southern California In-Reply-To: <200908081436.n78EaslS016326@omr15.networksolutionsemail.com> References: <200908081436.n78EaslS016326@omr15.networksolutionsemail.com> Message-ID: <67B738AC3B1E0744AAC1B3E214119BBBDB2194C5@ieua-mx01> I receive numerous calls asking for direction on finding locations that will accept compostable plastics and/or diapers. If someone can let me know who will accept these materials I can direct inquiries their way. Thanks, Jeff Ziegenbein Deputy Manager of Operations and Organics Inland Empire Utilities Agency jziegenbein at ieua.org 909.993.1981 From dmhill at aol.com Thu Aug 20 11:19:38 2009 From: dmhill at aol.com (dmhill@aol.com) Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:19:38 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Waxman-Markey ACES Act Message-ID: <8CBEFC925FC7324-F14-C6F0@webmail-d006.sysops.aol.com> Fellow composters: ? Our industry is facing a potential crisis. The proposed American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES), currently passed by the House of Representatives and now in the hands of the US Senate for vote, is basically good, sound environmental legislation. There has been some manipulating of the act, at the hands of special interest groups that makes it potentially, disastrous for the composting industry. This, in turn impacts all affiliate industries from equipment manufacturers to journals to brokers and distributors. Consequently, we all need to stand together and speak in one voice. ? The USCC has crafted a position paper on ACES (available on the www.compostingcouncil.org website), stating our interests and concerns regarding the ACES legislation. Briefly stated, there are four major points addressed: The USCC supports a consistently-applied, market-based approach to climate change regulation that provides flexible incentives for achieving large and sustainable reductions in landfill methane emissions We are concerned that the currently proposed ?performance standard? approach for reducing landfill methane emissions will inadvertently discourage the diversion of methane-producing wastes from landfills, and ultimately lead to an overall increase in landfill methane emissions We believe that market-based, carbon offset incentives for landfill methane avoidance projects will provide20a more flexible, sustainable and cost-effective mechanism for reducing landfill methane emissions, while returning carbon to the soil We urge the removal of performance standard requirements for landfill methane emissions and support the inclusion of composting and municipal anaerobic digestion as eligible offset project types ? The USCC legislative and Environmental Affairs Committee has been very active in working with groups to build consensus and support our industry. Additionally, the Council has established a PAC matching fund of up to $50,000 in private funds raised for legal, public relations and lobbying efforts on behalf of the composting industry. This means a potential of $100,000 in combined, monetary support of our industry by working together as individuals and our representative association. This may sound like a lot of money however, to put it in perspective, Waste Management, Inc., alone spent over $200,000 in the last quarter, alone for lobbying their interests. Their reward? According to the Associated Press, ?The so-called ?renewable portfolio standard? requires a certain percentage of a utility's power plant capacity or generation to come from renewable or alternative energy sources. In the April-June period, the Houston-based company also supported legislation establishing a tax credit for the production of pipeline quality gas from landfill gas, according to the report filed July 14 with the House clerk's office.?=0 A ? You can see how well-crafted, environmentally friendly, sounding legislation can be so beneficial to the landfill industry while being so categorically destructive to our industry. We must educate our legislators to the devastating effects of their otherwise, well intended legislation. The best way to do that is through massive, grass roots efforts AND a professional, recognized voice on Capitol Hill. ? I am a professional composter who has recently started my own business. I cannot afford to contribute $1,000 to the USCC/private contribution lobbying effort at this time in my life and my career. However, having invested the vast majority of my professional career into this industry, I can less afford not to! ? I am asking each of you also to donate to the USCC PAC to support this effort at whatever level you feel appropriate but remember the math: 25 (donations) X $500 = $25,000 because of the USCC dollar for dollar match up to $100,000 total. And please, be entirely selfish about this: Don?t do it for anyone else?s future but your own. ? To donate, Please follow these instructions: 1.???? Send your checks to: Frank Franciosi C/O US Composting Council? 1 Comac Loop 14 B1 Rokonkoma, NY 11779 2.???? Checks?should?be?made?out?to:??US Composting Council. Be sure to put PAC in the ?For:? notation at the bottom right of the ch eck. Thank you, David Hill CycleLogic ? Phone/Fax (301) 493-5180 Cell (240) 393-0492 Website: www.mycyclelogic.com From jmrivin at gmail.com Mon Aug 24 15:48:13 2009 From: jmrivin at gmail.com (jonathan rivin) Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:48:13 -0500 Subject: [USCC] lobbying for the Waxman-Markey ACES Act Message-ID: In addition to having a strong US Composting Council PAC, its also imperative that your Senators hear from individuals (their constituents). Telephone calls, and especially letters and meetings with Congressional staff make huge impacts. Jonathan Rivin On Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM, wrote: > Send Compost mailing list submissions to > compost at mailman.cloudnet.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > compost-request at mailman.cloudnet.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > compost-owner at mailman.cloudnet.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Compost digest..." > > The National forum for those involved in the development and expansion of > the composting and organics recycling industry. > Conference Highlights, Registration forms, Exhibitor information and > Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website: > www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 > > ______________________________________________________________________________ > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Waxman-Markey ACES Act (dmhill at aol.com) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: dmhill at aol.com > To: compost at mailman.cloudnet.com > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:19:38 -0400 > Subject: [USCC] Waxman-Markey ACES Act > > > > Fellow composters: > > > > > > > > Our industry is facing a potential crisis. The proposed American > Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES), currently passed by the House > of > Representatives and now in the hands of the US Senate for vote, is > basically > good, sound environmental legislation. There has been some manipulating of > the > act, at the hands of special interest groups that makes it potentially, > disastrous for the composting industry. This, in turn impacts all affiliate > industries > from equipment manufacturers to journals to brokers and distributors. > Consequently, > we all need to stand together and speak in one voice. > > > > > > > > The USCC has crafted a position paper on ACES (available on the > www.compostingcouncil.org website), > stating our interests and concerns regarding the ACES legislation. Briefly > stated, > there are four major points addressed: > > > > > The USCC supports a consistently-applied, > market-based approach to climate change regulation that provides > flexible > incentives for achieving large and sustainable reductions in landfill > methane emissions > > We are concerned that the currently > proposed ?performance standard? approach for reducing landfill methane > emissions will inadvertently discourage the diversion of > methane-producing > wastes from landfills, and ultimately lead to an overall increase in > landfill methane > emissions > > We believe that market-based, carbon > offset incentives for landfill methane avoidance projects will > provide20a > more flexible, sustainable and cost-effective mechanism for reducing > landfill methane emissions, while returning carbon to the soil > > We > urge the removal of performance standard requirements for landfill > methane > emissions and support the inclusion of composting and municipal > anaerobic > digestion as eligible offset project types > > > > > > > > > The USCC legislative and Environmental Affairs Committee has been very > active in working with groups to build consensus and support our industry. > Additionally, the Council has > established a PAC matching fund of up to $50,000 in private funds raised > for legal, > public relations and lobbying efforts on behalf of the composting industry. > This means a potential of $100,000 in combined, monetary support of our > industry by working > together as individuals and our representative association. This may sound > like a > lot of money however, to put it in perspective, Waste Management, Inc., > alone spent over $200,000 in the last quarter, alone for lobbying their > interests. Their reward? According to the Associated Press, > > > > ?The so-called ?renewable portfolio > standard? requires a certain percentage of a utility's power plant capacity > or > generation to come from renewable or alternative energy sources. In the > April-June period, the Houston-based company also supported legislation > establishing a tax credit for the production of pipeline quality gas from > landfill gas, according to the report filed July 14 with the House clerk's > office.?=0 > A > > > > > > > You can see how well-crafted, environmentally friendly, sounding > legislation can be so beneficial to the landfill industry while being so > categorically destructive to our industry. We must educate our legislators > to the devastating effects of their otherwise, well intended legislation. > The best way to do that is through massive, grass roots efforts AND a > professional, recognized voice on Capitol Hill. > > > > > > > > I am a professional composter who has recently started my own business. > I cannot afford to contribute $1,000 to the USCC/private contribution > lobbying > effort at this time in my life and my career. However, having invested the > vast > majority of my professional career into this industry, I can less afford > not to! > > > > > > > > I am asking each of you also to donate to the USCC PAC to support this > effort at whatever level you feel appropriate but remember the math: 25 > (donations) > X $500 = $25,000 because of the USCC dollar for dollar match up to $100,000 > total. And please, be entirely selfish about this: Don?t do it for anyone > else?s > future but your own. > > > > > > > > To donate, Please > follow these instructions: > > > > 1. Send your checks to: > > Frank Franciosi > > > > C/O US Composting > Council > > 1 Comac Loop 14 B1 > > Rokonkoma, NY 11779 > > > > > > > > 2. Checks should be made out to: US Composting Council. Be sure to put > PAC in the ?For:? notation at the bottom right of the ch > eck. > > > > > > > > > > Thank you, > > > > David Hill > > > > CycleLogic > > > > > > > > Phone/Fax (301) 493-5180 > > > > Cell (240) 393-0492 > > > > Website: www.mycyclelogic.com > > > > > _______________________________________ > Join us at the US Composting Council's 17th Annual Conference & Trade Show > January 26-29th, 2009 at the Westin Galleria in Houston, TX. > The National forum for those involved in the development and expansion of > the composting and organics recycling industry. > Conference Highlights, Registration forms, Exhibitor information and > Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website: > www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 > _______________________________________ > Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com > http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost > _______________________________________ > This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). > (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved > > Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, > or the Board of Directors. > > Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website > at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm > > Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their > posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information > regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: > http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost > > For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a > message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org > From gbrec at comcast.net Mon Aug 24 20:47:08 2009 From: gbrec at comcast.net (Gary Bright) Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:47:08 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Waxman-Markey ACES Act In-Reply-To: <8CBEFC925FC7324-F14-C6F0@webmail-d006.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <20090825014717.349F3D0A123@mx1.cloudnet.com> If you would support "aerobic" composting I would donate, otherwise, the Association isn't all that much better then Landfills when it comes to creating methane gas. You need to seriously solve existing problems in the composting industry. Gary Bright from Michigan gbrec at comcast.net -----Original Message----- From: dmhill at aol.com [mailto:dmhill at aol.com] Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 12:20 PM To: compost at mailman.cloudnet.com Subject: [USCC] Waxman-Markey ACES Act Fellow composters: ? Our industry is facing a potential crisis. The proposed American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES), currently passed by the House of Representatives and now in the hands of the US Senate for vote, is basically good, sound environmental legislation. There has been some manipulating of the act, at the hands of special interest groups that makes it potentially, disastrous for the composting industry. This, in turn impacts all affiliate industries from equipment manufacturers to journals to brokers and distributors. Consequently, we all need to stand together and speak in one voice. ? The USCC has crafted a position paper on ACES (available on the www.compostingcouncil.org website), stating our interests and concerns regarding the ACES legislation. Briefly stated, there are four major points addressed: The USCC supports a consistently-applied, market-based approach to climate change regulation that provides flexible incentives for achieving large and sustainable reductions in landfill methane emissions We are concerned that the currently proposed ?performance standard? approach for reducing landfill methane emissions will inadvertently discourage the diversion of methane-producing wastes from landfills, and ultimately lead to an overall increase in landfill methane emissions We believe that market-based, carbon offset incentives for landfill methane avoidance projects will provide20a more flexible, sustainable and cost-effective mechanism for reducing landfill methane emissions, while returning carbon to the soil We urge the removal of performance standard requirements for landfill methane emissions and support the inclusion of composting and municipal anaerobic digestion as eligible offset project types ? The USCC legislative and Environmental Affairs Committee has been very active in working with groups to build consensus and support our industry. Additionally, the Council has established a PAC matching fund of up to $50,000 in private funds raised for legal, public relations and lobbying efforts on behalf of the composting industry. This means a potential of $100,000 in combined, monetary support of our industry by working together as individuals and our representative association. This may sound like a lot of money however, to put it in perspective, Waste Management, Inc., alone spent over $200,000 in the last quarter, alone for lobbying their interests. Their reward? According to the Associated Press, ?The so-called ?renewable portfolio standard? requires a certain percentage of a utility's power plant capacity or generation to come from renewable or alternative energy sources. In the April-June period, the Houston-based company also supported legislation establishing a tax credit for the production of pipeline quality gas from landfill gas, according to the report filed July 14 with the House clerk's office.?=0 A ? You can see how well-crafted, environmentally friendly, sounding legislation can be so beneficial to the landfill industry while being so categorically destructive to our industry. We must educate our legislators to the devastating effects of their otherwise, well intended legislation. The best way to do that is through massive, grass roots efforts AND a professional, recognized voice on Capitol Hill. ? I am a professional composter who has recently started my own business. I cannot afford to contribute $1,000 to the USCC/private contribution lobbying effort at this time in my life and my career. However, having invested the vast majority of my professional career into this industry, I can less afford not to! ? I am asking each of you also to donate to the USCC PAC to support this effort at whatever level you feel appropriate but remember the math: 25 (donations) X $500 = $25,000 because of the USCC dollar for dollar match up to $100,000 total. And please, be entirely selfish about this: Don?t do it for anyone else?s future but your own. ? To donate, Please follow these instructions: 1.???? Send your checks to: Frank Franciosi C/O US Composting Council? 1 Comac Loop 14 B1 Rokonkoma, NY 11779 2.???? Checks?should?be?made?out?to:??US Composting Council. Be sure to put PAC in the ?For:? notation at the bottom right of the ch eck. Thank you, David Hill CycleLogic ? Phone/Fax (301) 493-5180 Cell (240) 393-0492 Website: www.mycyclelogic.com From hildebran at gmail.com Tue Aug 25 08:09:05 2009 From: hildebran at gmail.com (hildebran) Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:09:05 -0400 Subject: [USCC] lobbying for the Waxman-Markey ACES Act In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I am able to call my senators and representatives about this issue, in fact I'd be interested in helping with USCC outreach to members of Congress generally if there's a need (I have a background as a lobbyist), but the talking points below are not giving me enough information to speak about the issue. Could someone post to the list with an explanation in layman's terms of why "performance standard requirements for landfill methane emissions and support the inclusion of composting and municipal anaerobic digestion as eligible offset project types" should be removed? I run a membership organization that is interested in affecting good composting and other green energy policy in Florida. Sincerely, Andrea Hildebran Green Florida On Aug 24, 2009, at 4:48 PM, jonathan rivin wrote: In addition to having a strong US Composting Council PAC, its also imperative that your Senators hear from individuals (their constituents). Telephone calls, and especially letters and meetings with Congressional staff make huge impacts. Jonathan Rivin On Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM, wrote: > Send Compost mailing list submissions to > compost at mailman.cloudnet.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > compost-request at mailman.cloudnet.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > compost-owner at mailman.cloudnet.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Compost digest..." > > The National forum for those involved in the development and > expansion of > the composting and organics recycling industry. > Conference Highlights, Registration forms, Exhibitor information and > Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website: > www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 > > ______________________________________________________________________________ > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Waxman-Markey ACES Act (dmhill at aol.com) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: dmhill at aol.com > To: compost at mailman.cloudnet.com > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:19:38 -0400 > Subject: [USCC] Waxman-Markey ACES Act > > > > Fellow composters: > > > > > > > > Our industry is facing a potential crisis. The proposed American > Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES), currently passed by > the House > of > Representatives and now in the hands of the US Senate for vote, is > basically > good, sound environmental legislation. There has been some > manipulating of > the > act, at the hands of special interest groups that makes it > potentially, > disastrous for the composting industry. This, in turn impacts all > affiliate > industries > from equipment manufacturers to journals to brokers and distributors. > Consequently, > we all need to stand together and speak in one voice. > > > > > > > > The USCC has crafted a position paper on ACES (available on the > www.compostingcouncil.org website), > stating our interests and concerns regarding the ACES legislation. > Briefly > stated, > there are four major points addressed: > > > > > The USCC supports a consistently-applied, > market-based approach to climate change regulation that provides > flexible > incentives for achieving large and sustainable reductions in > landfill > methane emissions > > We are concerned that the currently > proposed ?performance standard? approach for reducing landfill > methane > emissions will inadvertently discourage the diversion of > methane-producing > wastes from landfills, and ultimately lead to an overall increase > in > landfill methane > emissions > > We believe that market-based, carbon > offset incentives for landfill methane avoidance projects will > provide20a > more flexible, sustainable and cost-effective mechanism for > reducing > landfill methane emissions, while returning carbon to the soil > > We > urge the removal of performance standard requirements for landfill > methane > emissions and support the inclusion of composting and municipal > anaerobic > digestion as eligible offset project types > > > > > > > > > The USCC legislative and Environmental Affairs Committee has been very > active in working with groups to build consensus and support our > industry. > Additionally, the Council has > established a PAC matching fund of up to $50,000 in private funds > raised > for legal, > public relations and lobbying efforts on behalf of the composting > industry. > This means a potential of $100,000 in combined, monetary support of > our > industry by working > together as individuals and our representative association. This may > sound > like a > lot of money however, to put it in perspective, Waste Management, > Inc., > alone spent over $200,000 in the last quarter, alone for lobbying > their > interests. Their reward? According to the Associated Press, > > > > ?The so-called ?renewable portfolio > standard? requires a certain percentage of a utility's power plant > capacity > or > generation to come from renewable or alternative energy sources. In > the > April-June period, the Houston-based company also supported > legislation > establishing a tax credit for the production of pipeline quality gas > from > landfill gas, according to the report filed July 14 with the House > clerk's > office.?=0 > A > > > > > > > You can see how well-crafted, environmentally friendly, sounding > legislation can be so beneficial to the landfill industry while > being so > categorically destructive to our industry. We must educate our > legislators > to the devastating effects of their otherwise, well intended > legislation. > The best way to do that is through massive, grass roots efforts AND a > professional, recognized voice on Capitol Hill. > > > > > > > > I am a professional composter who has recently started my own > business. > I cannot afford to contribute $1,000 to the USCC/private contribution > lobbying > effort at this time in my life and my career. However, having > invested the > vast > majority of my professional career into this industry, I can less > afford > not to! > > > > > > > > I am asking each of you also to donate to the USCC PAC to support this > effort at whatever level you feel appropriate but remember the math: > 25 > (donations) > X $500 = $25,000 because of the USCC dollar for dollar match up to > $100,000 > total. And please, be entirely selfish about this: Don?t do it for > anyone > else?s > future but your own. > > > > > > > > To donate, Please > follow these instructions: > > > > 1. Send your checks to: > > Frank Franciosi > > > > C/O US Composting > Council > > 1 Comac Loop 14 B1 > > Rokonkoma, NY 11779 > > > > > > > > 2. Checks should be made out to: US Composting Council. Be sure > to put > PAC in the ?For:? notation at the bottom right of the ch > eck. > > > > > > > > > > Thank you, > > > > David Hill > > > > CycleLogic > > > > > > > > Phone/Fax (301) 493-5180 > > > > Cell (240) 393-0492 > > > > Website: www.mycyclelogic.com > > > > > _______________________________________ > Join us at the US Composting Council's 17th Annual Conference & > Trade Show > January 26-29th, 2009 at the Westin Galleria in Houston, TX. > The National forum for those involved in the development and > expansion of > the composting and organics recycling industry. > Conference Highlights, Registration forms, Exhibitor information and > Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website: > www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 > _______________________________________ > Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com > http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost > _______________________________________ > This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). > (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights > reserved > > Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the > Foundation, > or the Board of Directors. > > Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its > website > at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm > > Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have > their > posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and > information > regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: > http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost > > For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, > send a > message to the List Manager at > compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org > _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/ Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 _____________________________________________________________________________ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org From akrishnajee at yahoo.com Tue Aug 25 09:06:34 2009 From: akrishnajee at yahoo.com (kittu) Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:36:34 +0530 (IST) Subject: [USCC] use of lama poop as fertiliser Message-ID: <617125.81778.qm@web95310.mail.in2.yahoo.com> Hi! ?I understand that lama poop has good nutrients and acts as good plant food. I have a doubt whether it can be applied directly in the garden or it should be composted? so that any pathosones can be eliminated before applying in the garden ?I request members? to tell their opinion and experience in using lama poop for gardens. krishnajee Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com From cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org Tue Aug 25 10:45:02 2009 From: cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org (Cary Oshins) Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:45:02 -0700 Subject: [USCC] lobbying for the Waxman-Markey ACES Act In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <134201ca259b$06d34c70$1479e550$@oshins@compostingcouncil.org> We will be developing a "one-pager" of talking points for people to use when calling legislators as well as a sample letter to use for writing or emailing. Let me answer your question with a clarification. In order to reduce methane coming from landfills, Waxman Markey uses performance standards that require methane capture, instead of economic incentives (cap-and-trade) that are being applied to other large GHG emitters. The indirect effect of this is to create an incentive for landfills to INCREASE the amount of organics they take in, so they can make more methane, sell that as "renewable" energy, and capitalize on their investment. There are two consequence of this: *Since methane capture is imperfect, more organics going in means more methane escaping and an INCREASE in GHG emissions from those organics. *Less organics are available for alternative processes (composting and anaerobic digestion). Landfills should be required to collect methane generated by the organics that go in them, but from a climate change perspective the main thrust of the policy should be to create incentives to the organics OUT of the landfill in the first place. Making sure that alternatives like composting and AD are eligible for carbon credits is an important piece of that policy. For more information you can read the position paper and find other tools on our website, http://www.compostingcouncil.org/education/resources.php Watch this listserve and the USCC website, www.compostingcouncil.org, for more tools and information so you can help our industry claim its rightful place in the battle with global climate change. ____________________________________ Cary Oshins |?Assistant Director of Programs US Composting Council | 1 Comac Loop, Suite 14B1 | Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 phone: 631-737-4931 | cell: 484-547-1521 | fax: 631-737-4939 | cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org ? Join us at the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste & Organics Recycling Industry The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Sessions, and Facility Tours & ?Live? Equipment Demonstrations. Register at www.compostingcouncil.org Help support your industry. Become a member today!!! -----Original Message----- From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of hildebran Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:09 AM To: Compost Discussion List Subject: Re: [USCC] lobbying for the Waxman-Markey ACES Act I am able to call my senators and representatives about this issue, in fact I'd be interested in helping with USCC outreach to members of Congress generally if there's a need (I have a background as a lobbyist), but the talking points below are not giving me enough information to speak about the issue. Could someone post to the list with an explanation in layman's terms of why "performance standard requirements for landfill methane emissions and support the inclusion of composting and municipal anaerobic digestion as eligible offset project types" should be removed? I run a membership organization that is interested in affecting good composting and other green energy policy in Florida. Sincerely, Andrea Hildebran Green Florida From Jay.Kilbourn at CASELLA.COM Tue Aug 25 14:36:03 2009 From: Jay.Kilbourn at CASELLA.COM (Jay Kilbourn) Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:36:03 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Compost Digest, Vol 65, Issue 8 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Please provide the rationale and explanation, referencing the bill, as to why "The proposed ?performance standard? approach for reducing landfill methane emissions will inadvertently discourage the diversion of methane-producing wastes from landfills." It would be helpful to know the details of this key part of your message. Jay Kilbourn Director of Business Development 135 Presumpscot Street, Unit 1 Portland, ME 04103 207-347-3604 direct line 207-650-6998 cell phone 207-781-5011 office phone Internet: jay.kilbourn at casella.com From johnb at mdsgroup.net Tue Aug 25 15:31:37 2009 From: johnb at mdsgroup.net (John Bentley) Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:31:37 -0400 Subject: [USCC] lobbying for the Waxman-Markey ACES Act In-Reply-To: <134201ca259b$06d34c70$1479e550$@oshins@compostingcouncil.org> Message-ID: <20090825202603.D9D46D5A822@mx1.cloudnet.com> Cary I am interested in caliing my senator as soon as you get the talking points ready. John Bentley Earth & Turf Products LLC -----Original Message----- From: Cary Oshins [mailto:cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 11:45 AM To: 'Compost Discussion List' Subject: Re: [USCC] lobbying for the Waxman-Markey ACES Act We will be developing a "one-pager" of talking points for people to use when calling legislators as well as a sample letter to use for writing or emailing. Let me answer your question with a clarification. In order to reduce methane coming from landfills, Waxman Markey uses performance standards that require methane capture, instead of economic incentives (cap-and-trade) that are being applied to other large GHG emitters. The indirect effect of this is to create an incentive for landfills to INCREASE the amount of organics they take in, so they can make more methane, sell that as "renewable" energy, and capitalize on their investment. There are two consequence of this: *Since methane capture is imperfect, more organics going in means more methane escaping and an INCREASE in GHG emissions from those organics. *Less organics are available for alternative processes (composting and anaerobic digestion). Landfills should be required to collect methane generated by the organics that go in them, but from a climate change perspective the main thrust of the policy should be to create incentives to the organics OUT of the landfill in the first place. Making sure that alternatives like composting and AD are eligible for carbon credits is an important piece of that policy. For more information you can read the position paper and find other tools on our website, http://www.compostingcouncil.org/education/resources.php Watch this listserve and the USCC website, www.compostingcouncil.org, for more tools and information so you can help our industry claim its rightful place in the battle with global climate change. ____________________________________ Cary Oshins |?Assistant Director of Programs US Composting Council | 1 Comac Loop, Suite 14B1 | Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 phone: 631-737-4931 | cell: 484-547-1521 | fax: 631-737-4939 | cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org ? Join us at the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste & Organics Recycling Industry The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Sessions, and Facility Tours & ?Live? Equipment Demonstrations. Register at www.compostingcouncil.org Help support your industry. Become a member today!!! -----Original Message----- From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of hildebran Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:09 AM To: Compost Discussion List Subject: Re: [USCC] lobbying for the Waxman-Markey ACES Act I am able to call my senators and representatives about this issue, in fact I'd be interested in helping with USCC outreach to members of Congress generally if there's a need (I have a background as a lobbyist), but the talking points below are not giving me enough information to speak about the issue. Could someone post to the list with an explanation in layman's terms of why "performance standard requirements for landfill methane emissions and support the inclusion of composting and municipal anaerobic digestion as eligible offset project types" should be removed? I run a membership organization that is interested in affecting good composting and other green energy policy in Florida. Sincerely, Andrea Hildebran Green Florida _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 ____________________________________________________________________________ _ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org From Rufus.Chaney at ARS.USDA.GOV Tue Aug 25 15:54:59 2009 From: Rufus.Chaney at ARS.USDA.GOV (Chaney, Rufus) Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:54:59 -0400 Subject: [USCC] Runoff Study in Stormwater Magazine In-Reply-To: <4EBB566B08AAE84F979D5E093B69705029FB4A8DA5@HEWXCCLU.kdhe.state.ks.us> Message-ID: Dear Ken and USCC: Yes, plant debris is a significant source of nutrients in both rural and urban runoff. And compost socks might be a useful technology to remove P from that runoff (and P is the most important nutrient for algal blooms) if the compost is enriched in Al or Fe to bind the P. Normal composts do not contain enough sorbent for P to give any P removal. Indeed, normal composts are a potential source of soluble P in leachates and runoff because they are not rich in Al or Fe which could hold the P strongly. Or high in Ca to precipitate the P. I had a paper at the USCC about this several years ago. Regards, Rufus Chaney USDA-ARS Beltsville, MD -----Original Message----- From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of Ken Powell Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 11:18 AM To: 'Compost Discussion List' Subject: [USCC] Runoff Study in Stormwater Magazine http://www.stormh2o.com/july-august-2009/nutrient-testing-grass.aspx This link will take you to a story on a research study about grass and leaf nutrient loading in streams and lakes. The interesting thing in the article is that they are just beginning to notice that leaves and grass contribute large quantities of these nutrients to the water quality issues. Composting the leaves and grass as well as using compost berms and filter socks would seem to be a great way of preventing these items from entering the streams. Maybe the Composting Council should contact the author and offer some expertise in preventing these items from entering the storm water in the first place. Ken Powell Environmental Scientist Kansas Department of Health & Environment 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 320 Topeka, KS 66618 Phone 785-296-1121 Fax 785-296-1592 email kpowell at kdheks.gov web www.kdheks.gov/waste Please note my new e-mail address is kpowell at kdheks.gov [cid:image002.gif at 01CA15B6.0DDAE180] From hiddenresources at sbcglobal.net Tue Aug 25 21:24:10 2009 From: hiddenresources at sbcglobal.net (Rich Flammer) Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:24:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [USCC] Waxman-Markey bill Message-ID: <549955.21908.qm@web82506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Andrea, There's a good summary here: http://www.cool2012.com/aces/ Rich Flammer www.compostingconsultant.com Forwarded Message: Re: [USCC] lobbying for the Waxman-Markey ACES Act Re: [USCC] lobbying for the Waxman-Markey ACES Act Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:09 AM From: "hildebran" To: "Compost Discussion List" I am able to call my senators and representatives about this issue, in fact I'd be interested in helping with USCC outreach to members of Congress generally if there's a need (I have a background as a lobbyist), but the talking points below are not giving me enough information to speak about the issue. Could someone post to the list with an explanation in layman's terms of why "performance standard requirements for landfill methane emissions and support the inclusion of composting and municipal anaerobic digestion as eligible offset project types" should be removed? I run a membership organization that is interested in affecting good composting and other green energy policy in Florida. Sincerely, Andrea Hildebran Green Florida From alexassoc at earthlink.net Wed Aug 26 09:15:38 2009 From: alexassoc at earthlink.net (alexassoc@earthlink.net) Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:15:38 -0400 Subject: [USCC] lobbying for the Waxman-Markey ACES Act In-Reply-To: <134201ca259b$06d34c70$1479e550$@oshins@compostingcouncil.org> References: <134201ca259b$06d34c70$1479e550$@oshins@compostingcouncil.org> Message-ID: <001601ca2657$afc9f920$0f5deb60$@net> Cary, Does the USCC have a 'draft' letter that members of the industry can send their elected representatives? Thanks, Ron -----Original Message----- From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of Cary Oshins Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 11:45 AM To: 'Compost Discussion List' Subject: Re: [USCC] lobbying for the Waxman-Markey ACES Act We will be developing a "one-pager" of talking points for people to use when calling legislators as well as a sample letter to use for writing or emailing. Let me answer your question with a clarification. In order to reduce methane coming from landfills, Waxman Markey uses performance standards that require methane capture, instead of economic incentives (cap-and-trade) that are being applied to other large GHG emitters. The indirect effect of this is to create an incentive for landfills to INCREASE the amount of organics they take in, so they can make more methane, sell that as "renewable" energy, and capitalize on their investment. There are two consequence of this: *Since methane capture is imperfect, more organics going in means more methane escaping and an INCREASE in GHG emissions from those organics. *Less organics are available for alternative processes (composting and anaerobic digestion). Landfills should be required to collect methane generated by the organics that go in them, but from a climate change perspective the main thrust of the policy should be to create incentives to the organics OUT of the landfill in the first place. Making sure that alternatives like composting and AD are eligible for carbon credits is an important piece of that policy. For more information you can read the position paper and find other tools on our website, http://www.compostingcouncil.org/education/resources.php Watch this listserve and the USCC website, www.compostingcouncil.org, for more tools and information so you can help our industry claim its rightful place in the battle with global climate change. ____________________________________ Cary Oshins |?Assistant Director of Programs US Composting Council | 1 Comac Loop, Suite 14B1 | Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 phone: 631-737-4931 | cell: 484-547-1521 | fax: 631-737-4939 | cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org ? Join us at the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste & Organics Recycling Industry The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Sessions, and Facility Tours & ?Live? Equipment Demonstrations. Register at www.compostingcouncil.org Help support your industry. Become a member today!!! -----Original Message----- From: compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com [mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of hildebran Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:09 AM To: Compost Discussion List Subject: Re: [USCC] lobbying for the Waxman-Markey ACES Act I am able to call my senators and representatives about this issue, in fact I'd be interested in helping with USCC outreach to members of Congress generally if there's a need (I have a background as a lobbyist), but the talking points below are not giving me enough information to speak about the issue. Could someone post to the list with an explanation in layman's terms of why "performance standard requirements for landfill methane emissions and support the inclusion of composting and municipal anaerobic digestion as eligible offset project types" should be removed? I run a membership organization that is interested in affecting good composting and other green energy policy in Florida. Sincerely, Andrea Hildebran Green Florida _______________________________________ Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Presentations, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations at the Disney/Reedy Creek Composting Facility. Conference Highlights & Program, Registration forms, Exhibitor Information and Sponsorship Opportunities available at the USCC website www.compostingcouncil.org or call the USCC at 631.737.4931 ____________________________________________________________________________ _ Compost maillist - compost at mailman.cloudnet.com http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost _______________________________________ This list is a service provided by the US Composting Council (USCC). (c) Copyright 2004 United States Composting Council - All rights reserved Opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the USCC, the Foundation, or the Board of Directors. Non-members of USCC are encouraged to join the Council through its website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/membership.cfm Members posting CC copies to the list and other addresses may have their posting privileges suspended. For discussion list policies and information regarding subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go to: http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost For additional help in unsubcribing or to report bugs and problems, send a message to the List Manager at compostlistmanager at compostingcouncil.org From anne.bedarf at greenblue.org Thu Aug 27 10:57:57 2009 From: anne.bedarf at greenblue.org (Anne Bedarf) Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:57:57 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [USCC] multi-participant composting with foodservice packaging? Message-ID: <1639491641.3552421251388678001.JavaMail.root@mb2> Hello, I am working on gathering information regarding non-curbside, commercial-scale, multi-participant composting efforts that include incorporation of foodservice packaging. Do you all know of any pilot or established projects beyond those happening only at educational institutions? Thanks so much. P please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. Anne T. Bedarf Project Manager, Sustainable Packaging Coalition GreenBlue 600 East Water Street, Suite C Charlottesville, VA 22902 434.817.1424 x 314 Fax 434.817.1425 Anne.Bedarf at greenblue.org www.greenblue.org www.sustainablepackaging.org This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. They may also be privileged or otherwise protected by work product immunity or other legal rules. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail from your system. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of GreenBlue. 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E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free, as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. From connie.zhang at rileycreekadvisors.com Thu Aug 27 11:27:02 2009 From: connie.zhang at rileycreekadvisors.com (Connie Zhang) Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:27:02 -0600 (MDT) Subject: [USCC] What is the best technology to treat food waste? Message-ID: <494007627.22921251390422230.JavaMail.root@zms02.zcs> I'm representing a municipal waste company in China to look for the best technology to treat food waste. They currently use tunnel to compost but are limited by the processing capacity and really disturbed by the odor it generates. ?The daily processing capacity is about 200-300 tons. They have a few thousand square meters of land that is dedicated to the facility. If you have a good technology or know of any good technologies that can resolve my client's problem, please contact me directly. Thanks. Connie X. Zhang President Riley Creek Advisors, LLC 17244 Acorn Ridge Eden Prairie, MN 55347 952.681.7287 / c: 612.987.0227 From cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org Thu Aug 27 12:07:45 2009 From: cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org (Cary Oshins) Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:07:45 -0700 Subject: [USCC] full-circle composting in the City of Brotherly Love Message-ID: <002501ca2738$e74ceab0$b5e6c010$@oshins@compostingcouncil.org> Here is a nice article about a "greening" initiative in Philly that links roof-top gardens, hand dryers and the urban-rural composting connection. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/food/20090827_On_the_Side__The_growing_appeti te_for_green_initiatives.html Cary ____________________________________ Cary Oshins | Assistant Director for Programs US Composting Council | 1 Comac Loop, Suite 14B1 | Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 phone: 631-737-4931 | cell: 484-547-1521 | fax: 631-737-4939 | cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org Join us at the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste & Organics Recycling Industry The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Sessions, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations. Register at www.compostingcouncil.org Help support your industry. Become a member today!!! From jeremie.verdier at gmail.com Sat Aug 29 09:16:01 2009 From: jeremie.verdier at gmail.com (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?J=E9r=E9mie_VERDIER?=) Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:16:01 +0200 Subject: [USCC] Compost Oversize - what are the options? Message-ID: <6979e9730908290716jddf0182wdcbc20a1ae1828f4@mail.gmail.com> Hello Compost World, What do you do with your Oversize material you don't recirculate? As we run pure green waste composting site, our oversize is 90% branches composed. The 5 - 10% left is composed by plastics, glass and metals which could potentially be removed by a windsifter and a magnet. Many thanks, *J?r?mie Verdier* Technical Operations Veolia Environmental Services (UK) plc 2-12 pentonville road London N1 9HF Tel +44 (0)207 833 6484 **Fax +44 (0)20783 77489 From cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org Mon Aug 31 10:28:48 2009 From: cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org (Cary Oshins) Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:28:48 -0700 Subject: [USCC] California Costco Composting cuts trash by 80% Message-ID: <013201ca2a4f$c46ef730$4d4ce590$@oshins@compostingcouncil.org> Another reason to love Costco: http://www.insidebayarea.com/trivalleyherald/localnews/ci_13228828 ____________________________________ Cary Oshins | Assistant Director of Programs US Composting Council | 1 Comac Loop, Suite 14B1 | Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 phone: 631-737-4931 | cell: 484-547-1521 | fax: 631-737-4939 | cary.oshins at compostingcouncil.org Join us at the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste & Organics Recycling Industry The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational & Technical Sessions, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations. Register at www.compostingcouncil.org Help support your industry. Become a member today!!! From johncossham at tiscali.co.uk Mon Aug 31 15:30:24 2009 From: johncossham at tiscali.co.uk (John Cossham) Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:30:24 +0100 Subject: [USCC] Compost Oversize - what are the options? In-Reply-To: <6979e9730908290716jddf0182wdcbc20a1ae1828f4@mail.gmail.com> References: <6979e9730908290716jddf0182wdcbc20a1ae1828f4@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <4A9C32E0.40305@tiscali.co.uk> I have two British built smoke-free woodstoves with which I heat my house, cook, heat bathwater, washing up water, etc. Any branches I get as part of my composting ops are cut free of the smaller shreddable/compostable stuff and periodically cut to length, split, stacked, and when dry, feed my stoves. This means I do not need to use central heating (which would use fossil gas). As the realisation dawns that we have passed peak oil and that climate change is beginning to bite, we will be increasingly switching to renewable fuels. Carbon-rich plant matter will become a more important part of how we provide heat and power. I think that the organics recycling sector is in a good position to supply logs, woodchip and wood pellets direct to consumers or to processors who may be able to convert the cellulose/lignin to alcohols and/or oil substitutes. We need to prepare for this eventuality. John Cossham, York, UK J?r?mie VERDIER wrote: > Hello Compost World, > > What do you do with your Oversize material you don't recirculate? > > As we run pure green waste composting site, our oversize is 90% branches > composed. > The 5 - 10% left is composed by plastics, glass and metals which could > potentially be removed by a windsifter and a magnet. > > > Many thanks, > > *J?r?mie Verdier* > > Technical Operations > Veolia Environmental Services (UK) plc > 2-12 pentonville road > > London > N1 9HF > > Tel +44 (0)207 833 6484 > > **Fax +44 (0)20783 77489 > > -------------- next part -------------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.72/2337 - Release Date: 08/31/09 05:50:00 From frank at compostlab.com Mon Aug 31 16:00:31 2009 From: frank at compostlab.com (frank) Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:00:31 -0700 Subject: [USCC] Compost Oversize - what are the options? In-Reply-To: <6979e9730908290716jddf0182wdcbc20a1ae1828f4@mail.gmail.com> References: <6979e9730908290716jddf0182wdcbc20a1ae1828f4@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <4A9C39EF.7080101@compostlab.com> Hi Jeremie, Some uses are making erosion control berms. Another we have been experimenting with is turning it into biochar. Frank J?r?mie VERDIER wrote: >Hello Compost World, > >What do you do with your Oversize material you don't recirculate? > >As we run pure green waste composting site, our oversize is 90% branches >composed. >The 5 - 10% left is composed by plastics, glass and metals which could >potentially be removed by a windsifter and a magnet. > > >Many thanks, > >*J?r?mie Verdier* > >Technical Operations >Veolia Environmental Services (UK) plc >2-12 pentonville road > >London >N1 9HF > >Tel +44 (0)207 833 6484 > >**Fax +44 (0)20783 77489 >_______________________________________ >Join us as the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, FL. The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the Composting, Wood Waste, & Organics Recycling Industry. 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