As composting programs scale and food waste streams grow more complex, depackaging provides essential infrastructure for ...

Every banana peel, coffee filter and wilted lettuce leaf you toss in the trash ends up somewhere — and more often than not, that somewhere is a landfill. But there is a simple, practical alternative ...

The United States has a festering food waste problem going largely unnoticed. In 2021, according to the nonprofit ReFED, 91 million tons of food – half still edible – were thrown away. Only 2% was ...

Composting Consortium Maps Path for Integrating Compostable Packaging in EPR. As extended producer responsibility (EPR) takes ...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking people to help reduce food waste by half by 2030.

The use of food waste compost in gardening presents a viable alternative to commercial potting mixes, balancing sustainability and plant health.

Westwood is starting a composting pilot program that aims not only to reduce waste going into landfills but also to save money for the borough. In early 2019, Councilwoman Erin Collins, who also ...

On February 4th, 2026, Brenda Platt, director of the Composting for Community Initiative at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR), was awarded the ...

Southfield residents have a new option for food scraps by turning them into nutrient-rich compost. They join a number of Oakland County communities recycling food. People can sign up for the free ...

The city of Southfield is encouraging residents to be more mindful about what they throw away by offering an alternative to ...

MUSKEGON, Mich. — A new curbside composting program held at the Muskegon Farmers Market is making it easier for residents to keep food waste out of landfills while supporting environmental ...

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