CMA News & Blog
POV: First Time at USCC Conference
by Gianna Seminatore This past week was my first time attending the USCC’s conference in Austin, TX, and hopefully it was not my last! I attended the 2021 conference virtually,...
Expanding Compostables in 2022
By Susan Thoman With plastics reduction and proposed EPR legislation burgeoning across the globe, compostables may provide a viable option to brands and manufacturers working to limit their impact on...
Sustainable Holidays
Holiday season is upon us in all its wonder, family tidings, and larger-than-normal consumption habits. It has been estimated that household waste increases over 25% during the holidays. Looking to maximize the joy and minimize...
AB1276
Compost Manufacturing Alliance was proud to be one of a broad list of organizations and individuals supporting AB1276 in California. AB 1276 requires third-party food delivery platforms to list single-use items and provide them only upon request. Some food...
The Evolution of Compost Manufacturing and Compostables
I grew up in a large family, and for us, composting in our backyard was part of daily life. My mother was raised on seven acres, and the family lived off the land,...
Susan Thoman Writes for Store Brands Viewpoint Blog
A recent Store Brands viewpoint blog features CMA’s Managing Director, Susan Thoman. Read more to gain a better understanding of compostables, certification importance, and steps for retails to have success...
CMA Completes Cedar Grove\’s 100th Field Test!
In August 2021, CMA concluded an historic 100th field test at Cedar Grove Composting’s Seattle area facility. Cedar Grove initiated field testing in 2007 when food scrap collection programs launched...
CMA Team Member wins ASTM Scholarship
Alex Thomas, field and special projects lead for the Compost Manufacturing Alliance, and Graduate Research Fellow at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, was just awarded the American Standards and...
CMA Partners with Redfin on Sustainability Tips for Homeowners
CMA, along with other experts, provide sustainability tips for homeowners. Follow the link to a recent Redfin blog, and find out more ways you too can start living sustainably at...
CA to WA: A CMA Member\’s Experience
I am a new member of the CMA team, born and raised in a small town in California. Growing up there, I watched different methods for recycling and curbside pick-up...
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