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.
This article from Nashoba Publishing goes over the particulars of the upcoming Commercial Food Waste Disposal Ban. It underlines the necessity of working with all organic stakeholders to prepare for a smooth transition while highlighting past sucessful innovations in food waste management.
Food Waste as a Climate Strategy Healthier Hospitals Initiative Less Waste Series Webinar, Thursday, February 27, 2014, 2:00-3:00 PM EST Click here to register! Webinar Objectives: Understand food wastes role in methane gas production and role in climate change. Understand how states are taking a closer look at food waste management Learn how one hospital has taken…
In this webinar, the EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge (FRC) was explained and success stories from partners were shared. Whether your school has been composting for years or is just beginning to contemplate a composting program, the information presented may be useful to your program. Click here to view the webinar.
