The Composting Consortium, managed by Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy, announced funding for eight U.S. projects. These projects aim to advance composting infrastructure and recover food-contact compostable packaging.
The Consortium’s partnership with Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) and technical support from the US Composting Council (USCC) made this milestone possible. The goal is to scale certified compostable packaging and food scraps recovery across the country. This effort responds to increasing industry and consumer demand to reduce waste sent to landfills.
Selected projects include municipal efforts expanding composting access, educational programs, and infrastructure upgrades at compost facilities. These grants support regional processing capacity, driving momentum for food waste diversion.
Kate Daly, Managing Partner at Closed Loop Partners, said, “These grants are vital for developing local circular systems. Industry collaboration accelerates infrastructure and waste diversion efforts.”
Rhodes Yepsen of BPI added, “This program isn’t just funding—it’s building a foundation for a scalable circular bioeconomy. It turns food waste into valuable soil amendments and creates green jobs.”
Linda Norris-Waldt of USCC stated, “Our technical support helps small businesses and local governments build composting infrastructure. The projects show the industry is ready to grow with targeted funding.”
Projects across California to Maryland demonstrate scalable models for compostable packaging recovery and community engagement.
After deploying these grants, the Consortium will continue testing and scaling solutions across the value chain— from labeling to infrastructure and market engagement. Together with BPI and USCC, the goal is to transition to a circular organics economy, recovering compostable materials at scale and returning them to the soil as valuable resources.
