CMA News & Blog
The Upstream Challenge to Make Compostables Work at Public Events
By Susan Thoman Certified compostable product options can significantly drive increases in food waste diversion within large venues and events when employed properly and within
Prerequisites for CMA Certification
By Kari Rolnick CMA strives to be the highest standard in compostable product testing in North America. When a product attains CMA certification, it has
Paper Straw Policy Changes
CMA is committed to finding solutions to contamination in composting through real-world testing and strategies. As part of that strategy, CMA accepts (but does not
HB1799
On March 25, 2022, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law HB 17991, a comprehensive organics management bill to reduce methane emissions by supporting programs
ASTM D34 Sub-Committee Needs Composting, Municipal and Hauling Expertise!
CMA and its network facilities have led the movement to create compostable product field disintegration testing standards since 2017. The genesis of this work was
A Compost Manufacturer’s Compostable Products Wish List
By Susan Thoman CMA has been working with supply chain leaders and North America’s top compost manufacturers to engage in a collaborative and streamlined system
POV: First Time at USCC Conference
CMA team member, Gianna, discusses her experience at her first compost conference, USCC’s COMPOST2022
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
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
