Compost/Organic Recycling — February 21, 2020How Massachusetts Farms Turn Food Waste Into Renewable EnergyKeeping food out of the trash has become a priority in Massachusetts. And for some local farmers, all that discarded food has also become a valuable commodity. At locations around the state, farmers are transforming food waste into renewable energy using a process that captures methane gas and converts it into electricity. One example is […] Compost/Organic Recycling — February 21, 2020
Compost/Organic Recycling — February 20, 2020Domestic Animal Waste: Are There Eco-Friendly Solutions?Jackie Thompson Roughly 20 to 30% of the bacteria in urban water samples taken for studies on water pollution can be traced back to dog waste. While the amount of pet waste posing a direct hazard to human health can be solved simply through cleaning up after larger animals like dogs, how to dispose of that waste […] Compost/Organic Recycling — February 20, 2020
Collection/Transfer — February 18, 2020Composting, Recycling By More Central Ohio Schools Cut Landfill GarbageStudents at Columbus Gifted Academy in the Short North have started a “green team” to help classmates separate uneaten food and trash into bins for composting and recycling. The food-waste reduction program is one of many happening throughout Columbus City Schools and other school districts in central Ohio, with assistance from outside groups, including the […] Collection/Transfer — February 18, 2020
Compost/Organic Recycling — February 11, 2020National Storm Recovery Acquires Mulch Manufacturing To Create The Sustainable Green TeamNational Storm Recovery Inc. announces that after identifying the significant synergies and strategic benefits involved, as well as months of negotiations, it has acquired the 35-year old industry leader and innovator, Mulch Manufacturing, Inc., an Ohio corporation. This acquisition, structured as a share exchange, provides the Company with a significantly larger footprint in the mulch industry. […] Compost/Organic Recycling — February 11, 2020
Collection/Transfer — February 9, 2020Camden County, NJ To Recycle Food Waste Under Pilot ProgramCamden County is currently accepting proposals to find a vendor who will collect food waste generated during meal preparation and take it to local composting and food recycling sites as part of a pilot program recently approved by the freeholder board. Officials said mass production kitchens, like the ones at Camden County College and the […] Collection/Transfer — February 9, 2020
Compost/Organic Recycling — February 9, 2020Holtville, CA Council Adopts Organic Waste OrdinanceThe Holtville City Council has voted unanimously to pass an ordinance complying with a state recycling law, Assembly Bill 1826. The state measure seeks to recycle 75 percent of recyclable solid waste and organic waste, including food waste, green waste, landscape and pruning waste, nonhazardous wood waste, and food-soiled paper waste. It will be done […] Compost/Organic Recycling — February 9, 2020
Collection/Transfer — February 9, 2020Greenwich, CT Food Scrap Recycling Program LaunchesThe Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board and Waste Free Greenwich, in partnership with the Department of Public Works, Conservation Commission and Greenwich Green & Clean, announce the launch of a municipal food scrap recycling pilot in April 2020. The drop-off food scrap recycling pilot will be voluntary and free to all Greenwich residents. Residents will collect food […] Collection/Transfer — February 9, 2020
Circular Economy — February 5, 2020Path to Goal Zero Blog: Waste and Food Issues in 2020 and BeyondIn addition to housing, transport and taxes, food affordability and food waste is a huge problem in developed countries, and it is a serious economic and environmental issue. Dave Gajadhar In todays’ society, we are frequently faced with multiple changes, rules, regulations and demands from global sources. At the same time, we endeavour to […] Circular Economy — February 5, 2020
Compost/Organic Recycling — February 5, 2020New Jersey Measure Would Reduce Amount of Food Waste Sent to Incinerators, LandfillsThe New Jersey Legislature is looking to revive a bill that would force large generators of food waste, such as hospitals, prisons, restaurants and supermarkets, to recycle their trash instead of sending it to incinerators or landfills. The Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee approved the legislation (A-2371), a measure that has been kicked around […] Compost/Organic Recycling — February 5, 2020
Compost/Organic Recycling — February 5, 2020These Countries Top the Charts for Best User Experience in RecyclingThe psychology behind why people don’t recycle can vary, but ultimately much of it comes down to motivation and convenience, according to market research firm, Ipsos. A 2011 study revealed that only half of adults recycle daily, and a third of respondents said they recycle even less often than that, while 13% said they never […] Compost/Organic Recycling — February 5, 2020
Compost/Organic Recycling — January 30, 2020Adopting New Technology to Meet California Organic Waste Diversion GoalsAs cities and businesses work to meet California’s 75% recycling goal by 2025, Athens Services is meeting the challenge head-on for their customers with innovative technology. Currently, most organic and food waste ends up in landfills. Not only is that a waste of resources, but as those materials degrade over time, they produce large amounts […] Compost/Organic Recycling — January 30, 2020
Compost/Organic Recycling — January 26, 2020Here’s What Vermonters Think About the Upcoming Composting LawNearly 40% of Vermonters would not use a curbside food waste pickup program, a recent study from the University of Vermont’s department of Nutrition and Food Sciences found in the lead up to the upcoming food scraps law. Conducted through UVM’s Center for Rural Studies and spearheaded by UVM food sciences professor Meredith T. Niles, the […] Compost/Organic Recycling — January 26, 2020
