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The Compost Certification Scheme (CCS) provides assurance to consumers, farmers, food producers, and retailers that quality compost produced from composting processes is safe for human, animal and plant health. Quality Compost is the name adopted for the compost that is certified under the CCS for end-of-waste and quality assured status.

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Latest News:

  • Our waste, and why compost matters

    As part of REAL's celebration of International Compost Awareness Week, we have produced a paper explaining the industrial composting  process and the benefits it provides. Read more about Our waste, and why compost matters...

    Posted: 7 May, 2024

  • CCS joins in the celebration of International Compost Awareness Week 2024

    The Compost Certification Scheme (CCS) embraces the clarion call to reduce waste to landfill and minimise environmental impact. This call is even stronger with the marking of International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW), which is celebrated annually to raise awareness about the environmental and economic benefits of composting. The goal of this initiative is to raise awareness about the importance of composting organic waste and using compost to improve soil health...

    Posted: 6 May, 2024