Dive Brief:

• Proposed regulation in South Carolina, which would make it easier for businesses to compost, could reduce the amount of trash that enters landfills by 30%.
• The regulation would ease red tape for small businesses, make the state attractive to composting companies, attract industries that produce zero waste and facilitate permitting.
• ​Advocates are hoping the regulation benefits the business community and diverts waste.

Dive Insight:

According to Greenville Online, Shelley Robbins of the environmental group Upstate Forever, said, "[The regulations] are an investment in our long-term landfill capacity and our air quality by reducing the organics in landfills that generate methane… they create business opportunities for commercial composters… return nutrients back to our soils… these regulations are a win for everyone."