Registration opens for 35th annual Organics Recycling Conference
The conference outlines how composting can benefit Canadian infrastructure and agriculture
Hosted by the Compost Council of Canada, the 35th annual Organics Recycling Conference brings together industry leaders, innovators, and advocates to showcase the latest in organics recycling infrastructure and technology; policy directions and research breakthroughs; soil health and compost markets; and residential and IC&I sector program advancements.
You can register for the event here.
Opening keynote address
The opening keynote session will be presented by Iekwirahawi "Holly" McComber, Kahnawake Mohawk Territory, general manager at Waste Management, and the Honourable Robert Black, P. Ag. (Hon), Senator for Ontario, Chair, Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, who will present the 2024 report Critical Ground: Why Soil is Essential to Canada's Economic, Environmental, Human, and Social Health.
The report outlines the status of soil health in Canada and how it delivers the ecosystem that services all life on Earth, along with recommendations to better understand soil health, build soil-based incentives and initiatives, and promote health and agriculture and forestry land preservation for a better future.
Research and technologies highlight compostables as added-value solutions
Informative discussions on the recycling technologies currently employed in composting will cover the use of advanced engineering to convert waste into new resources, emissions reduction through new composting strategies, and capturing renewable thermal energy through compost site efficiency.
Outside of new and emerging technologies in the composting space, advanced techniques and growing interest can boost public awareness and social adoption of composting.
Get hands-on experience with compost-based tours
A tour will be given of the Convertus Ottawa Organic Waste Treatment Facility, capable of processing up to 150,000 tonnes per year. The site converts household organics sourced from the City's green bin waste system into NASM, agricultural fertilizer, and clean bedding materials, diverting waste from landfill, and contributing to a more circular economy.
The facility uses in-vessel composting technology designed for year-round operation, even during harsh Canadian winters. With a multi-stage odour abatement system including ammonia scrubbers, humidifiers, and biofilters, odour complaints have been minimal since the site opened.
Organics recycling can power a more sustainable world — attending this conference can expand your knowledge of existing technologies and inspire a new way to incorporate composting into any industry.
