This article from MassLive describes the award-winning effort from Big E’s Supermarket to reduce their food waste by implementing a composting and recycling program. This reduced their waste collection frequency to once a month, significantly reducing disposal costs. Inspired? Check out our compliance page to learn how your business can cut its waste disposal costs while improving…
This article from wcvb.com highlights the great work being done by Lovin’ Spoonfuls, a Boston-based food-rescue organization. Grocery stores often have a hard time selling bruised or blemished produce; instead of that unsold food going out with the trash, Lovin’ Spoonfuls collects and distributes it to soup kitchens and other organizations that feed the hungry.…
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is compiling information on Earth Day events open to the public in Massachusetts. Information about these events will be shared in a press release and on MassDEP’s website. If your organization or community is hosting an event for Earth Day, you can get the word out and share…
This article from the Boston Globe describes the citations and in some cases fines issued in the last round of state inspections. State Inspections have been significantly increased recently, and more than 80 companies were issued citations after inspectors found banned material in their waste loads. In the cases of repeat-offenders, fines of up to…
Registration is now available for the upcoming Massachusetts Commercial Food Waste Vendor Fair. Register now to be a part of this exciting event which connects stakeholders from around the state and help your organization prepare for the commercial organics waste ban. Visit our event page to find more details on the specifics of the event…
This article from ecoRI News highlights the growing opportunities and benefits from using anaerobic digestion to manage food waste in Massachusetts. This is one of the many ways for businesses and institutions to comply with the commercial organics waste ban and RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts stands ready to help your business.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) issued a press release on waste ban compliance and enforcement earlier today. Click here to read it at the MassDEP web site. Also, visit our compliance page to learn how RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts can help your business comply with the upcoming commercial organics waste ban.
MassDEP, U.S. EPA Region 1, and RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts present the: Massachusetts Commercial Food Waste Vendor Fair: “Everything you need to divert food waste from your waste stream” Attendees will have a chance to connect with a wide range of vendors, including haulers, compostable product vendors, food donation and rescue organizations, and onsite organic waste…
EcoRI, a website covering envrionmental news for southern New England, has recently published two stories regarding the Massachusetts Food Waste Ban. Reducing Waste Stream Requires a Statewide Effort describes the upcoming Commercial Organics Waste Disposal ban, noting the assistance available to businesses from RecyclingWorks. Check out State’s First Food-Scrap Digester Under Construction for more information…
Scrap Monster, a trade news website for the Scrap Trade industry recently noted the upcoming Commercial Food Waste Disposal Ban in an article published on their website. Check out the article to see how they appraise the opportunity for their industry.
