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Several states -- including Florida, California and Michigan -- have been discussing criteria for specifying purchase of compost for application on highway projects. The Florida legislature has passed two packages which require the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to utilize recyclable materials in its operations. A University of Florida research team plans to evaluate composted materials for the state's roadside and median plantings. "Significant amounts of composted yard trimmings, biosolids...