STA New Participant Spotlight: Woods End Laboratories

  Woods End Laboratories main site
  Woods End Laboratories main location in Augusta, Maine

Woods End Laboratories has officially joined the STA Program as a Certified Lab, marking an exciting addition for the program. With a long-standing history and deep-rooted expertise in the compost industry, Woods End is another great option for compost testing services. Founded in 1974 by Dr. William Brinton, the lab has become renowned for its soil health and compost testing. In 2024, Woods End celebrates its 50th year of soil heath and compost testing, and many in the industry are already familiar with them as the manufacturers of the widely used Solvita Compost Maturity Test (TMECC 05.08-E).

Dr. Rebecca Harvey, CEO of Woods End Laboratories since the Spring of 2022, says their principal focus is building a practical and natural approach to soil and compost analysis through research and outreach. "We are experts in characterizing the utilization of organic wastes in agricultural systems and in mapping the fate and effects of agri-chemicals in soil and compost environments." Recently, Woods End has seen incredible growth and has expanded its offerings and facility to accommodate the growing soil Carbon Testing market.

Woods End Laboratories staff  
Woods End Laboratories staff  

Woods End Laboratories will now participate in the Compost Analysis Proficiency Program (CAP). Launched in 2000, the STA-CAP Program is important for maintaining high standards and consistency in compost testing. This program helps ensure the laboratories testing STA Certified™ Compost Products adhere to the Test Methods for the Evaluation of Composting and Compost (TMECC). Through CAP, three rounds of testing are conducted each STA Yearly Cycle, with the first round starting this month. This process helps monitor lab performance and ensures accurate analysis for STA Certified™ Compost participants.

Click the link below to learn more about Woods End Laboratories.
https://woodsend.com/

Click the link below to learn more about our STA program.
https://www.compostingcouncil.org/page/CompostManufacturersSTA