Findacomposter.com was first launched in April 2007 as a collaboration between BioCycle Magazine and the Biodegradable Products Institute. The goals of the project are:
In 2020, the front and back end of the site were completely redeveloped, and functionality is gradually being added back to align with the goals above. The relaunched site is powered by a custom database that includes the facility and collection service data the site utilized from 2007 - 2019, in addition to new data sets from BioCycle and the University of Georgia New Materials Institute. In some cases, legacy listings have been updated thanks to their inclusion in the BioCycle and UGA data.
Work on the site will be ongoing, and upcoming functionality additions will include:
BioCycle, founded in 1960, is recognized worldwide as the Authority on Organics Recycling, dedicated to the advancement of composting and compost utilization, organics recycling, anaerobic digestion and biogas, recycled organics utilization, sustainable infrastructure, and resilient soils and food systems. Sign up today for BioCycle CONNECT, their free e-newsletter.
The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) is North America’s leading third-party certifier of compostable materials, products, and packaging. The organization is science-driven, and supports a shift to the circular economy by promoting the production, use, and appropriate end of lives for materials and products that are designed to fully biodegrade in specific biologically active environments. BPI’s certification program operates in conjunction with education and advocacy efforts designed to support the broader effort to keep food scraps and other organics out of landfills.
The University of Georgia New Materials Institute is committed to preventing waste through the design of materials and systems that adhere to Green Engineering principles. The Institute partners with industry and businesses to design materials for their use that are bio-based, fully biodegradable, or completely recyclable, and safe for people, animals and our planet. In addition, it works with businesses and governments, foundations and other organizations to redesign systems so that they generate less waste and promote circularity in materials management.
If you have any questions about Find A Composter, including questions about editing or adding new listings, please send an email to contact@findacomposter.com