Who we are
Based in Italy
The Italian Composting and Biogas Association
CIC (Consorzio Italiano Compostatori) is a non-profit organization founded in 1992.
Today, CIC is Italy’s only national association dedicated to the recovery and recycling of organic waste.
For over 30 years, CIC has been committed to:
– promoting the recycling and prevention of biowaste;
– improving compost quality and supporting
market development;
– providing technical training and expertise
for the composting industry;
– assisting public authorities in developing
and implementing effective biowaste recycling policies.
CIC’s Members
CIC brings together public and private compost producers,
local authorities, and other stakeholders involved
in the composting sector, including manufacturers
of machinery and equipment, growing media producers,
and research institutions.
*updated July 2026
*updated July 2026
*updated July 2026
Engaged in Europe
ACR+ – Association of Cities and Regions for sustainable Resource management
ACR+ is an international network headquartered in Brussels.
Established in 1994, it brings together approximately 100 members, primarily local and regional authorities, representing over 1,100 municipalities across Europe.
CIC is a partner of ACR+, contributing its expertise to promote the circular management of organic resources, improve biowaste collection and recycling, and support the exchange of best practices among European stakeholders.
CCREF – Composting Council Research & Education Foundation
CIC collaborates with the Composting Council Research & Education Foundation, the catalyst for the advancement of composting technologies, useful practices and uses that support the conservation of resources and economic and environmental sustainability.
The CIC is the Italian Consortium of reference for the organization of the annual global compost awareness initiative, the International Compost Awareness Week – ICAW.
ECN – EUROPEAN COMPOST NETWORK
CIC has been a member of the European Composting Network (ECN) since its foundation.
ECN is the leading European membership organization promoting sustainable recycling practices in composting, anaerobic digestion and other biological treatment processes of organic resources.
Since 2013, CIC’s Technical Director Mr. Massimo Centemero has been part of ECN’s Board and acts as vice-chair of the European organisation.
ECOMONDO – The Green Technologies Expo
CIC is Ecomondo’s ambassador to the world.
The 2019 road map includes our presence in China, Brazil, Norway and the United States.
ICA – International Compost Alliance
ICA is a voluntary global partnership established to promote organic waste recycling and the use of high-quality compost.
The alliance brings together the world’s leading organizations in the sector to address climate change, improve soil health, and ensure food security.
The Italian Composting and Biogas Association (CIC) collaborates with the International Compost Alliance (ICA) to promote the recycling of organic waste, the production and use of high-quality compost, and the development of sustainable circular economy solutions at a global level.
ICAW – International Compost Awareness Week
International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the compost industry’s largest, most far-reaching education and awareness campaign, celebrated worldwide each year during the first full week of May.
The mission is simple but powerful: bring people together to share the benefits of composting organics and using compost to build healthier soil.
The Italian Composting and Biogas Association (CIC) joins and supports the International Compost Awareness Week.
ISWA – International Solid Waste Association
ISWA is an independent, non-profit organization that operates globally to promote and encourage professional and sustainable waste management.
With thousands of members in nearly 100 countries, it is the first global organization representing the solid waste management sector.
The CIC supports the activities of International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) and participates, in the person of the coordinator (Dr. Marco Ricci) in Working Groups on the treatment of organic waste.
S.O.S. SOIL – Save Organics in Soil
SOS Soil is an international initiative led by the European Compost Network (ECN) and the Italian Composting and Biogas Association (CIC), aims to highlight the importance of soil organic matter to encourage policy makers to develop instruments to move Europe towards implementing sustainable, climate proof soil management practices.
WBA – WORLD BIOGAS ASSOCIATION
CIC is a founding member of the Word Biogas Association.
The Association is dedicated to facilitating the adoption of biogas globally as an essential step to meet the sustainable development goals of the Paris Agreement.
