This article from GazetteNet.com notes two local efforts to reduce waste, including Big E’s Market, where owner Michael Superson worked with the RecyclingWorks program to implement an award-winning composting program at the supermarket. According to Superson, a deciding factor in the decision to implement the program was an estimate from RecyclingWorks of the amount of waste…
This article from The Economist notes the necessity for large food waste generators to prepare for compliance with the July 2014 advent of the Commercial Organics Material Ban. The article contextualizes the Massachusetts law as part of a trend which began in Europe and is spreading to the United States, particularly in areas where the cost…
As Massachusetts implements the first statewide Commercial Organics Waste Ban in the country, analysts and observers will be monitoring to see how the new legislation impacts commercial food providers and gauge its economic impact on the state. The implementation of new technologies such as Anaerobic Digesters will provide new opportunities for businesses to reduce their…
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…
Check out this article from boston.com about Babson College and their preparation for the Massachusetts commercial food waste ban that begins in 2014. Their three-step program begins with pre-consumer food waste, and will ultimately include post-consumer food waste as well. Babson College launching pilot food waste diversion program this summer
Release No. 0112.13 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Printable version USDA and EPA Launch U.S. Food Waste Challenge Calls on both Public Sector and Private Industry to reduce food waste WASHINGTON, June 4, 2013 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the U.S.…
RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts Spring 2025 Forum John Fischer, MassDEP May 20, 2025
Exciting News: We are on Instagram! Since 2012, RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts has been dedicated to helping Massachusetts businesses reduce waste and maximize recycling, reuse, and food recovery opportunities. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new Instagram account! While we’re already connecting with you on Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter), we found that…
