Who we are

Based in Italy

Italian Compost and Biogas Consortium

The Italian Compost e Biogas Consortium (ICBC) is a non-profit organization founded in 1992.

Today, ICBC is Italy’s only national association dedicated to the recovery and recycling of organic waste.

For over 30 years, ICBC 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.

ICBC’s Members

ICBC 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.

ordinary members*

*updated July 2026

associeted members*

*updated July 2026

members from trade associations*

*updated July 2026

Global Engagement

CbDP – Compostable by Design Platform

The Compostable by Design Platform (CbDP) is an international initiative that connects stakeholders across the compostable products value chain to promote the design, adoption, and proper end-of-life management of compostable solutions, enabling their effective integration into organic recycling systems and the circular economy.

The collaboration between ICBC and CbDP supports the development of a circular economy model for compostable materials, focusing on product design, organic waste collection, and effective biological recycling processes.

ICBC contributes its technical expertise in industrial composting, organic waste quality, and the compatibility of compostable products with biological treatment systems.

CCREF – Composting Council Research & Education Foundation

ICBC 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 ICBC is the Italian Consortium of reference for the organization of the annual global compost awareness initiative, the International Compost Awareness Week – ICAW.

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 Compost and Biogas Consortium (ICBC) 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 ICBC 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.

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.

ICBC 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.

ECN – EUROPEAN COMPOST NETWORK

ICBC 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, ICBC’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

ICBC is Ecomondo’s ambassador to the world.

The 2019 road map includes our presence in China, Brazil, Norway and the United States.

S.O.S. SOIL – Save Organics in Soil

SOS Soil is an international initiative led by the European Compost Network (ECN) and the Italian Compost and Biogas Consortium (ICBC), 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

ICBC 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.