Michele Riggs

Michele has utilized her academic background and work experience with a focus on environmental science initiatives for over a decade. These activities included overseeing stormwater compliance at industrial sites, including compost manufacturing and soils yards. She also directed the compostable product testing program at Cedar Grove Composting for many years. Michele also served as a technical lead and facilitator for ASTM International and the USCC with regards to compostable products.  Since 2017 Michele has been an independent consultant and proudly serves on the Board of Directors as the President of the Washington Organics Recycling Council (WORC).