Compost/Organic Recycling — April 15, 2021Vicinity Energy Implements Renewable Biogenic Heating Oil, Transforming Food Waste into Energy and Creating JobsVicinity Energy, owner of the nation’s largest portfolio of district energy systems, announces it has signed a long-term fuel supply agreement with Lifecycle Renewables, a Boston-based firm that produces LR100TM, a unique biogenic fuel derived from waste vegetable oil and fats discarded by the food service industry. The partnership will provide Vicinity with expanded access […] Compost/Organic Recycling — April 15, 2021
Compost/Organic Recycling — April 15, 2021ReSoil: The Premier, Zero-Landfill Destination for Organic WasteSouth Carolina-based recycling firm Green Energy Biofuel recently acquired ReSoil, a composting facility in Kershaw County, one of the latest moves the growing company has made in over a decade to increase its services and open new opportunities for industrial processors near and far. GEB is making significant investments in its new composting business to […] Compost/Organic Recycling — April 15, 2021
Collection/Transfer — April 13, 2021Monterey, CA Briefed on Strict New Organic Waste RegulationsElected officials along the Monterey Peninsula are gearing up for new state regulations that will require cities to reduce organic waste by 50% by year’s end and by 75% by 2024 or begin facing violations and fines. The effects of the law are important because they will require significant changes from residents and businesses alike […] Collection/Transfer — April 13, 2021
Compost/Organic Recycling — April 13, 2021Major Milestone Reached for Sewage and Food Waste Biocrude Conversion ProcessA large-scale demonstration converting biocrude to renewable diesel fuel has passed a significant test, operating for more than 2,000 hours continuously without losing effectiveness. Scientists and engineers led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory conducted the research to show that the process is robust enough to handle many kinds of raw material without […] Compost/Organic Recycling — April 13, 2021
Compost/Organic Recycling — April 12, 2021New Report Examines U.S. University Sustainability and Recovery ActivitiesRRS announced the release of the Examination of US University Sustainability and Recovery Activities report, providing an overview of recycling, organics recovery, and sustainability activities on US university and college campuses. RRS conducted the independent study via online research of 312 universities and colleges in the US, approximately 11%, categorizing the findings by region and […] Compost/Organic Recycling — April 12, 2021
Collection/Transfer — April 12, 2021Middletown, CT Partners with Composting Firm on Free Food Waste Recycling ProjectMiddletown soon will be doing its part to reduce food waste going to local landfills by providing Blue Earth Compost receptacles for businesses in the sanitation district. The initiative, which will be rolled out in phases, has been dubbed The Feed the Earth campaign. Stakeholders, including the Hartford-based company’s owner Samuel King and city recycling […] Collection/Transfer — April 12, 2021
Collection/Transfer — April 12, 2021Yorktown, NY Joins Food-Scrap Recycling ProgramLooking to get ahead of the curve on the next environmental trend, the Yorktown Town Board at its March 16 meeting agreed to participate in Westchester County’s Residential Food Scrap Transportation and Disposal Program. “Food-waste recycling now is where curbside recycling was in the early ’90s,” said Louis Vitrone, deputy commissioner of the Westchester County […] Collection/Transfer — April 12, 2021
Collection/Transfer — April 8, 2021Organic Waste Recycling Center to Accept Food Scraps from Encinitas, CA ResidentsBeginning in June, residents of Encinitas will be asked to begin disposing of their organic food waste in their recycling bins for a recently opened anaerobic digestion facility in San Diego County. Organic waste in landfills is said to contribute 20% of the state’s methane according to the state. SB 1383, passed and signed into […] Collection/Transfer — April 8, 2021
Compost/Organic Recycling — April 6, 2021EPA Announces Nearly $2.5 Million in Funding to Small Businesses to Develop Environmental TechnologiesEPA announced $2,499,229 in awards to 24 U.S. small businesses to develop innovative technologies that help support EPA’s mission of protecting human health and the environment. Proposals include methods to reduce virus transmission on frequently touched surfaces; a mobile, rapid freeze-drying system to prevent food waste; and a system to produce recycled plastic lumber products […] Compost/Organic Recycling — April 6, 2021
Compost/Organic Recycling — April 1, 2021Elevate Packaging Announces the First BPI Certified Compostable Adhesive LabelIn a world first, Elevate Packaging announces that their PURE Labels™ MC White compostable pressure sensitive adhesive labels are now BPI certified – including full-color printing and coatings. The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certifies compostable products that meet ASTM D6400 and ASTM D6868 standards for composability. Through rigorous lab testing, BPI Certification proves that a […] Compost/Organic Recycling — April 1, 2021
Collection/Transfer — April 1, 2021SWACO Celebrates Earth Month by Making a Difference – for Our Environment, Economy and CommunityApril marks the start of Earth Month, a time that encourages action and initiative in lessening our impact on the environment by reducing waste and committing to recycling and composting. These actions also serve to strengthen the local economy and help families and residents in communities who benefit from donated household items and rescued meals. […] Collection/Transfer — April 1, 2021
Circular Economy — March 31, 2021NERC Wraps Up Its Spring Conference with Dynamic Discussions on Compostable Packaging, Refillable Bottle Systems and EPR Program UpdatesNERC started its second day of great content, speakers and discussions with a talk on “Demystifying Compostable Packaging”, a panel moderated by Debra Darby, Manager of Organics Sustainability Solutions at Tetra Tech. Olga Kachook, Senior Manager at Sustainable Packaging Coalition kicked off the panel speaking on understanding the role of compostable packaging in a circular […] Circular Economy — March 31, 2021
