This VORS 2022 session explored different technologies used for organics management and the partnership opportunities for composters.

We started by considering depackaging technology, the methodology used for determining contamination potential, and explored the "chain of custody" for the depackaged materials - from bin to end-use.

Following this, we heard about the opportunity for Vermont compost companies to partner with farms to use excess or used digested solids from farm digesters and the potential new revenue streams this offers both composter and farmer.

Presenters and Video time stamps:

• 00:00 VORS introduction, Natasha Duarte

• 03:09 Corey Rossen, Ecoverse: “Clean Compost After Food Waste Separation & Depackaging”

• 56:03 Jim Muir, Agricultural Digesters LLC and Brent LeHoullier, Agri-Cycle, “Partnering Vermont Farms and Compost Companies”