Across the United States, regulators and waste management operators alike are focused on diverting the organic fraction of the municipal solid waste stream. While some states and municipalities are leading the charge, the discussion on organic waste diversion is widespread and growing nationwide.

The Organics Recycling Conference (ORC) provides a platform for you to connect with decision-makers and influencers who are driving investments in programs, processing capacity and infrastructure for these streams.

Consider these statistics:

Today, the world produces more than 2 billion tons of solid waste, which is expected to grow to 3.4 billion tons by 2050. By volume, global waste includes 44 percent food and organics, 17 percent paper and 12 percent plastic––all materials that could be valuable in a circular economy. (Closed Loop Partners)

Additionally, each year, 35 million tons of food scraps, 14 million tons of yard trimmings, 13 million tons of ruined paper and 13 million tons of wood squander are scorched or sent to landfills from America’s metropolitan waste streams, according to PMC. In the United States, the current compost to waste ratio is around 10 percent and is expected to rise to 18 percent by 2030.