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U.S. Composting Council Executive Board Elected To 2019 Terms

The US Composting Council announces the return of Patrick Geraty for a second year as President and welcomes three new compost manufacturer members to its 2019 Board of Directors as the results of the Board Election in September. Other Executive Committee members elected in the recent balloting are Brian Fleury, WeCare Organics – Vice President; […]

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Food Waste Management Market Growth Triggered by Environmental Conservation Trend

Food waste management market is likely to grow at a healthy pace in the near future, on account of growing regulations and increasing emphasis on preventing waste. The factors for growth in food waste management market are multi-pronged, and according to a new research study by Fact.MR, the combination of these factors is likely to […]

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Carson City, NV Restaurant Pilot Project to Involve 30 Eateries Wins Recycling Program Grant

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Division of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Program has awarded grants to six Nevada organizations, including a Carson City pilot project involving 30 restaurants. About $67,500 in grant funding has been made available for projects to increase recycling, public awareness of the importance of conserving natural resources, and for […]

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Multiple Casinos Working to Reduce Food Waste in Las Vegas, NV

Several casino companies are using methods to reduce food waste. MGM is rescuing minibar food at five of its resorts. Typically, said Phyllis James, the company’s chief diversity and corporate responsibility officer, that involves packaged food that can be safely consumed up to a year after its expiration dates, such as cookies, nuts, chips, candy […]

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ReFED’S 2018 U.S. Food Waste Investment Report Reveals Foundation Funding Reached $134 Million in 2016

Today, ReFED, an entrepreneurial nonprofit committed to reducing the $218 billion of food waste in the United States, released the 2018 U.S. Food Waste Investment Report. The report tracks key trends in the dynamic food waste investment space, identifying $125M in VC funding in 2018. The report also includes a Special Report on Foundation Funding […]

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Green Jobs Growing Across Central Massachussets

According to the United Nations Environment Program, a green job is defined as “work in agricultural, manufacturing, research and development, administrative, and service activities that contribute(s) substantially to preserving or restoring environmental quality.” Green jobs encompass anything from renewable energy jobs to green building jobs; jobs in the organic industry; and policy, planning and scientific jobs […]

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Food Recycling Machine Sales to Reach 10,890 units in 2018 on the Back of Growing Investments in Sustainable Solutions

Fact.MR’s recent study on food waste recycling machine market foresees a promising growth, driven by proactive initiatives for fostering environmental sustainability. An amalgamation of pivotal aspects, ranging from the launch of legislation around food waste to rising proclivity for recycling activities, is anticipated to underpin growth potential of the market. Global sales of food waste […]

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Curbside Food Waste Pickup Launches in St. Louis County, MO Neighborhood with Possibility to Expand

Dozens of bright yellow waste bins have been appearing in one Maryland Heights neighborhood this year as part of a program that’s among the first of its kind in Missouri, St. Louis County officials say. The bins were given out this July as part of a government-funded residential food waste pickup program , said Ian […]

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