Compost Resources

ECS is committed to advancing the understanding of compost process science, design standards, and regulations within our industry. If visiting us for the first time, the slider below highlights posts we recommend you read first.

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Optimizing Food Waste Composting

This data from our Process Lab builds on previous research about the importance of a mesophilic phase at the beginning of a food waste composting process.

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Research into Co-Composting with Biochar

Bench-Scale research evaluated biochar’s potential as an additive in composting curbside-collected food waste and yard trimmings.

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ECS in the News: Research into Co-Composting Biochar with SSO

New research considering the impacts of co-composting biochar and curbside collected green waste and food waste.

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Municipal Composting Systems

Learn to develop a successful municipal composting system with our experienced team's insights on common challenges and solutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Compost Engineering

Have a compost question? ECS can help!

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ECS: Milestones & Memories

Archive of ECS milestones and memories along our compost journey.

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Composting With Low Odors and VOC Emissions: An ECS Approach

Understanding compost odor and tools for managing it.

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ECS Research – Compostable Plastic Degradation Rates

Read a brief overview of recently published ECS research on compostable plastic degradation in a laboratory.

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Understanding Compost Air Permits

A brief history of air permitting in the compost industry and ECS suggestions for navigating the permitting process.

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We’ve Got You Covered: Cover Considerations in Aerated Static Pile Compost Systems

Learn about the different compost cover options and how they impact compost performance.

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Understanding Nitrogen’s Role in Compost

Learn more about nitrogen's role in compost, how it behaves during the biological process, and how it impacts overall compost quality.

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Biosolids Composting

Learn more about biosolids composting.

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Modeling Compost Bio-Oxidation Rates

ECS shares experience at modeling compost bio-oxidation, and some of the parameters involved.

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Composting Efficiency: Definition, Examples and Explanations

Learn the definition, examples, and explanations of compost efficiency.

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Compost Vector Management Using a Biolayer Covered Aerated Static Pile (CASP) System

This article discusses strategies for mitigating vectors at aerated commercial compost facilities.

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Why Should We Compost?

Here are some reasons we believe composting is worthwhile.