The search for compostable plastics that truly decompose is one hurdle many facilities face when establishing composting programs. This article posted in Waste & Recycling News introduces a new database, developed by the Biodegradable Products Institute, that lists 3,300 items certified to disintegrate in commercial facilities.
Commercial Food Waste Ban an Almost Certainty for Massachusetts in July 2014– With the proposed commercial food waste ban taking place in July, 2014, businesses and institutions generating at least one ton of organic waste a week will be required to diverted that material from disposal. Among those businesses that the ban will impact are…
Jordan’s Dairy Farm in Rutland produces much more than milk – their anaerobic digester turns manure and food waste into fertilizer and energy. This media piece from WBUR explains how the digester has revitalized their business, all while diverting 45 tons of food waste per day! Read the article or listen to the original broadcast…
From GreenBiz.com – An article about the value of and means to reduce corporate food waste. Find the original article here. The following steps are recommended. For technical assistance in starting a corporate food waste management program, contact the RecyclingWorks hotline at (888)254-5525, or info@recyclingworksma.com. Assess your food waste and current activities Identify the internal…
Take a look at the RecyclingWorks Newsletter for August! Content includes the commercial food waste ban proposal, follow-up on the WasteWise Forum, news on waste diversion programs at Crosby’s Marketplace, case studies and more. Find the current edition here (link). To receive the monthly newsletter in your inbox, fill out the form below! Sign Up…
The Natural Resources Defense Council Staff Blog has a new post highlighting the efforts of Massachusetts businesses to divert food waste from landfills. Author Dana Gunder discusses the food waste problem, the proposed Massachusetts commercial food waste ban, and diversion methods including donation and anaerobic digestion. Find the original article here: http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/dgunders/massachusetts_leads_the_way_on.html
Check out this article from the Boston Herald highlighting the proposed Massachusetts commercial food waste ban. Highlights include Clark University, which saves $3000 annually diverting food waste: http://bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2013/07/food_waste_law_could_make_dollars_and_sense
Please see the below notice relative to proposed regulation amendments to 310 CMR 19.000, including the proposed commercial organics waste ban. The comment period will run until 5:00 PM on Friday, August 23. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (MassDEP) MassDEP, acting in accordance with M.G.L.…
State Street Corporation added a pre-consumer composting program to supplement their successful recycling program in 2011, and realized a 13% decrease in their overall waste volume! Learn more about their efforts in the case study now published on our sector guidance page for offices! State Street Case Study
Learn about the Boston University Dining Services composting program, which diverted over 850 tons of organic waste in 2011. Find the case study PDF here, or check out our business guidance page for colleges and universities!