Agromousquetaires said its French subsidiary, Cellulose de Brocéliande, is collaborating with Tethis Inc., of Raleigh, North Carolina to bring the first known compostable diaper to market. The program, branded Couches Fertiles (Fertile Diapers), is an…
Matthew Karmel, who played a key role in forming the New Jersey Composting Council, was honored as a “Rising Star” among recycling leaders by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). DEP this month…
Six Philadelphia businesses have committed to participate in the Office of Sustainability’s (OOS) new pilot program, the Philadelphia Food Waste Business Challenge, which will directly tackle restaurant food waste in the city. Over the course…
Mandatory recycling and composting is among the recommendations for waste reduction detailed in a new report from MassPIRG Education Fund and other public interest groups. MassPIRG said the average American throws out nearly 1,800 pounds…
Increased requirements for managing food and organic materials is a… You must be a paid subscriber and logged in to view this content. To view this post, please go to the top menu and log…
Many subscribers knew my wife Amy as the voice on the phone who made annual reminders that their subscriptions were up for renewal. Those simple reminders sometimes became lengthy conversations about any kind of topic…
California organic farmers last week shared their firsthand experience in… You must be a paid subscriber and logged in to view this content. To view this post, please go to the top menu and log…
Cups, cartons and food wrappers made of paper might seem… You must be a paid subscriber and logged in to view this content. To view this post, please go to the top menu and log…
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As Canadian provinces and territories set more aggressive organics diversion and waste reduction related goals, additional organics management infrastructure will be needed to achieve those goals, according to the Environmental Research and Education Foundation of…