Ottawa group opposes composting changes
Waste Watch Ottawa (WWO), a resident-led group in Ontario’s capital… 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…
Illinois considers compost for construction projects
The Illinois legislature is considering a bill that could boost… 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…
100 percent composting spices up taco stand’s business
A simple process that collects all of its waste for… 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…
Lack of local facilities is main barrier to restaurant composting
A national survey by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) revealed… 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…
Equipment news: Peterson introduces 3310B drum chipper
Peterson Pacific Corp., has introduced its new 3310B drum chipper. “The new-3310B drum chipper is smaller and lighter than our previous model, but still packs impressive performance,” said Jody Volner, president of Peterson Pacific. “The…
Equipment news: Rotochopper launches 1,000 HP electric horizontal grinder
To help customers process increased volumes of waste materials, Rotochopper has introduced a new 1,000 horsepower dual-motor drive option for the B-66 E electric-powered horizontal grinder. The dual-motor drive is designed to reduce operating and…
Consulting firm looks at Maryland food waste
MSW Consultants, of Orlando, said it will partner with the Maryland Department of the Environment (DEP) to provide waste reduction opportunity assessments and technical assistance to two food processing or institutional food service provider facilities…
Amazon battles investor group over food waste
An investment group that owns stock in Amazon.com wants the… 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…
Coffee company busted over compostability claims
Costco and the parent of San Francisco Bay Gourmet Coffee… 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…
Compost, recyclables trashed at Berkeley
The Daily Californian University of California, Berkeley custodians and groundskeepers often empty the contents of compost, recycling and landfill bins all into a single landfill-designated dumpster. Following campus protocol, compost and recyclables are mixed with…