USCC members from the State of Ohio have affiliated with the US Composting Council as an official state chapter of the USCC. The Ohio Organics Council (OOC) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit focusing on promoting the composting and organics recycling industry in the State of Ohio.
The group will host its annual conference under its new chapter flagship, with USCC executive director Frank Franciosi as a speaker. The OOC also plans to focus on member recruitment in the coming year.
The OCC becomes the eleventh regional chapter of the USCC. The industry is expanding due to increased efforts at removing food scraps from disposal along with traditional yard trimmings. The demand side of the industry is expanding with the growing recognition of the beneficial uses of compost.
Published in the August 2019 Edition
