Compost Manufacturing Alliance

The Compost Manufacturing Alliance (CMA) is a leading organization dedicated to enhancing the acceptance and efficiency of compostable products within industrial composting systems. By connecting supply chain leaders with industrial compost manufacturers, CMA plays a crucial role in advancing compostable solutions. The alliance serves as a national certifier of compostable products, ensuring that items used for collecting and managing food scraps and yard waste meet rigorous lab and field test standards.

CMA offers a wide range of products that include bags, food containers, utensils, and various utility items designed for effective composting processes. Their certification process, which relies on both technical specialists and field testing, ensures that products disintegrate properly in various composting environments, including covered in-vessel and windrow systems. By fostering partnerships across the industry and improving compostable practices, CMA is paving the way for a more sustainable future, where compostables contribute significantly to waste reduction and circular economies.