USCC launches Microbusiness Innovation Corner

The U.S. Composting Council (USCC) has launched the Microbusiness Innovation Corner.

Raleigh, North Carolina-based USCC says this new initiative comes from the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Committee to support and enhance equity in composting operations across the U.S. The Micro Business Innovation Corner encourages the growth of new composting businesses nationwide and internationally, the council says. 

According to USCC, the Microbusiness Innovation Corner is designed to showcase cutting-edge ideas and the pioneering spirit of microbusinesses at Compost 2024.

With a focus on networking, USCC hopes the Microbusiness Innovation Corner will help forge collaboration, while bridging the gap women and minorities experience in small business.

“The USCC is committed to growing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility within the organization and throughout the compost industry by institutionalizing DEIA in our operations and initiatives,” says Gowri Sundaram, program manager and DEIA committee staff liaison. “USCC has been making strides towards achieving this for the past three years in a multitude of ways, from board level to membership. The Microbusiness Innovation Corner is another step in this direction, by supporting and encouraging small businesses. This venture is geared towards promoting these businesses by giving greater visibility at the industry’s exclusive compost conference.”

Micro businesses are defined as having fewer than 10 employees and an annual revenue under $500,000. The inaugural Microbusiness Innovation Corner is sponsored by Buffalo, New York-based WeRadiate and Los Angeles-based Tawa Compost.