CMA News & Blog
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
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
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
