New Research Project Launched at COMPOST2024

During the conference, it was announced that CREF was starting a new research project. The new project was warmly received by many generous people and companies at the conference who donated to Phase One of the project started. The project is Updating and Expanding the Test Methods for the Examination of Composting and Compost (TMECC). CREF is undertaking this large, multi-year project because of the value TMECC has to the compost industry. Updating the TMECC is being described as an investment in the future of compost.

The TMECC was first published in 2001, with some revisions and updates added to the document in 2015. In the intervening 20+ years since the initial publication, new laboratory equipment and processes have been developed that have allowed for more accurate and repeatable measurements, and new methods have been developed that are scientifically sound but have not been included in the manual. These updates and additions need to be included in the TMECC to maintain scientific accuracy and provide official testing methodologies for compost producers and consumers. All that as well as modernizing the overall look of the TMECC to increase ease of use will be addressed during this project.

CREF is still accepting donations to this project to help start Phase One. Donations can be made using the QR code.