Compost/Organic Recycling — May 22, 2019Vermeer Corporation Announces Partnership with U.S. Compost Council to Offer One-Year Complimentary MembershipVermeer Corporation and the US Composting Council (USCC) are teaming up to give organic waste recycling companies a complimentary one-year membership with the purchase of a new Vermeer horizontal grinder, tub grinder, trommel screen or compost turner*. A membership to the USCC provides organic waste recyclers access to valuable educational resources and training, networking opportunities […] Compost/Organic Recycling — May 22, 2019
Compost/Organic Recycling — May 17, 2019How One Atlanta Startup Solved The Biggest Problem In Food Waste RecoveryGoodr is a two-year-old startup that provides restaurants, airports, convention centers and other food service operations with a blockchain-based digital platform to track surplus food and a food waste recovery service. Essentially, Goodr offers insights to help food businesses reduce waste, and then picks up and donates what waste they don’t mitigate. Several similar platforms […] Compost/Organic Recycling — May 17, 2019
Compost/Organic Recycling — May 16, 2019Correctional Facilities Keep 572,000 Pounds of Food Out of Landfill Each Year by CompostingVermont’s correctional facilities compost nearly 11,000 pounds of food scraps each week. Annually, these correctional facilities keep 572,000 pounds of food waste out of the garbage. At the facilities, inmates separate coffee grounds, banana peels, and spoiled food before sending these items to compost facilities that feed the soil at farms and gardens throughout Vermont. […] Compost/Organic Recycling — May 16, 2019
Compost/Organic Recycling — May 16, 2019SWACO Releases Plan to Cut Food Waste in Half by 2030Following nearly a year of community engagement and planning, Central Ohio now has a multi-faceted action plan to address food waste and leverage it for the region’s benefit. The Food Waste Action Plan is the result of contributions made by more than 60 organizations and businesses which participate in the Central Ohio Food Waste Initiative […] Compost/Organic Recycling — May 16, 2019
Compost/Organic Recycling — May 15, 2019The City of Orlando, FL Wants to Turn Your Food Waste Into EnergyIn an effort to reduce sending waste to landfills, the city of Orlando is now offering three drop-off locations for people to leave their food waste with the city. The city will take the food to Harvest Power in south Orange County, where it is sent to an anaerobic digester and converted into electricity for homes […] Compost/Organic Recycling — May 15, 2019
Compost/Organic Recycling — May 15, 2019Denver Launches Food Waste Pilot Program with Nine Participating Local RestaurantsThe Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) has launched its Food Waste Pilot Program. Certifiably Green Denver, the city’s program that offers free advising services to help business make their practices more green, created the Food Waste Pilot Program to help Denver restaurants prevent wasted food at the source, donate pre-consumer leftovers and recycle […] Compost/Organic Recycling — May 15, 2019
Compost/Organic Recycling — May 13, 2019Organic Food Waste Program Could Return in Princeton, NJAt a community meeting, Princeton officials outlined several options under consideration that would lead to the reinstatement of organic food waste program – both short-term and long-term solutions. Setting the tone for the meeting that drew about 100 residents, Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert assured them that Princeton Council is committed to the organic food waste […] Compost/Organic Recycling — May 13, 2019
Collection/Transfer — May 13, 2019New Laws Aim to Reduce Food Waste in New JerseyWith one in 10 residents in New Jersey facing food insecurity, more than 20 pounds of food per person per month are wasted, according to the Food and Drug Administration. A report last year from the Center for Biological Diversity gave most national supermarket chains a poor grade on their handling of food waste. It […] Collection/Transfer — May 13, 2019
Collection/Transfer — May 10, 2019Orlando, FL Launches Food Waste Drop Off ProgramThe City of Orlando is launching a unique food waste drop-off program. The waste is being used to help convert organic waste into clean energy. The goal is to transform Orlando’s food waste problem into a sustainable local resource and reduce potent greenhouse gas emissions. Residents can recycle kitchen scraps, including meat, bones and dairy, for free at […] Collection/Transfer — May 10, 2019
Compost/Organic Recycling — May 6, 2019New Pilot Program Hopes to Cut Back on Food Waste in Colorado RestaurantsWhen it comes to food waste, the city and county of Denver’s Department of Public Health and Environment said households come in first, making up 41 percent of Denver’s food waste and the restaurant-sector comes in second at 25 percent. As a result, a new pilot program recently launched aimnig to cut back on food […] Compost/Organic Recycling — May 6, 2019
Compost/Organic Recycling — May 1, 2019Materials Management Legislation Passed with New York State’s 2019-20 BudgetWith the passing of the 2019-20 budget, New York State gained two new environmental laws related to materials management. One targets large generators of food scraps and the other bans single-use plastic carryout bags. Organics Legislation New York joins five other states that require large generators to divert food scraps from disposal. The other states […] Compost/Organic Recycling — May 1, 2019
Collection/Transfer — May 1, 2019U.S. EPA Honors Food Forward for Leading Food Recovery Efforts NationwideAs part of April’s Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Food Forward for its outstanding efforts in food recovery. This is the fourth Food Recovery Challenge award received by the nonprofit organization. Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh, surplus produce and connecting it to […] Collection/Transfer — May 1, 2019
