Know what's in your compost |
Written by Colorado Green NOW |
Monday, March 07, 2022 03:00 AM |
“Not all composts are the same,” says Clinton Sander, marketing manager at A1 Organics, Eaton. "Knowing what’s in it is very important to both a residential home owner with a small garden or a commercial contractor installing a new highway median. The US Composting Council’s (USCC’s) STA Certified Compost Program assures that compost manufacturers are held to high standards by using approved labs, testing frequently, following state regulations and disclosing specific information about their compost." A1 Organics, which provides multiple certified composts and provides organic recycling solutions, participates in the program. Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) Certified Compost Similar to a nutrition label, the STA Program’s Compost Technical Data Sheet (CTDS) includes test results, a list of ingredients, and recommended directions for use. Consistency – Confidence – Read more in this issue of Colorado Green Now: |