1999–2022: Nutrient Source Early studies explore how compost enhances soil fertility; nitrogen availability from compost is quantified. 2000–2003: Tackling Contamination Early work responds to concerns about clopyralid, a persistent herbicide affecting municipal compost. 2003–2010: Scaling Up Research on managing farm’s waste streams to improve soil health continues. 2011–2025 Resources Recovery Waste to Fuels Technology partnership shows compost is viewed as part of integrated organics management strategy. 2022–now: CSANR explores compost’s role in carbon sequestration, evaluates compost’s footprint, and informs legislative decisions.

On the compost scene since before compost was cool.

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