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🌍 Tackling Food Waste for a Sustainable Future 🌱 Did you know that when food waste ends up in landfills, it decomposes and produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas? This not only contributes to climate change but also wastes the precious resources used to produce that food, such as water, land, and energy. The environmental impact is significant, and we must also consider the issues of malnutrition and famine. One effective solution to combat food waste is composting. By composting, we can restore soil fertility and create a more sustainable future. Let's work together to reduce food waste and make a positive impact on our planet! #Sustainability #FoodWaste #Composting #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalProtection

Massachusetts is recognized as the nationwide leader in food waste reduction. Many states have implemented bans on food waste, but only MA has seen significant impact from this legislation. CET's Chief Growth Officer, Lorenzo Macaluso, went on the WGBH Radio and Television "Under the Radar" radio show along with Bonnie Heiple (commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection MassDEP) and Caroline Pam (co-executive director of the Island Grown Initiative on Martha’s Vineyard, co-founder of Kitchen Garden Farm) to discuss the ways MA takes wasted food reduction farther. "When technology and new policies intersect, it’s easy for local businesses dealing with food waste to get lost in the technicalities that result. That’s why Lorenzo Macaluso, chief growth officer at the Center for EcoTechnology, says it is necessary to educate Massachusetts residents on the environmental, social and economic opportunities of addressing food waste, and then helping people and businesses follow through on implementing strategies. "So not just making those recommendations, but then holding their hand through the process of implementing those at their facility,” Macaluso said.“ You can now listen to the episode on the WGBH website here: https://lnkd.in/gmrbaaW8 Photo by Meredith Nierman

Food scraps don’t have to end up in the trash—they can help feed the earth. Here’s why you should consider composting: 🍅 Reduce Waste – Keeps organic matter out of overflowing landfills. 🫑 Lower Emissions – Prevents methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from entering the atmosphere. 🥔 Nourish the Earth – Creates natural fertilizer that helps plants thrive without chemicals. At YE Foundation, our waste-to-energy mission starts with waste reduction—and composting is a powerful first step that anyone can take. ♻️ Quick Tip: Keep a small bin in your kitchen for fruit peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, and veggie scraps, then transfer them to a compost pile or community composting site. #YEFoundation #WasteNotWednesday #Composting #Sustainability #WasteReduction #GreenLiving #CircularEconomy #GoGreen #EcoFriendly #ClimateAction #OrganicWaste #SoilHealth #FoodWaste #GreenFuture

Food waste is profit waste. And customers notice. In Canada, nearly 60% of food is wasted—much of it still edible. For retailers, cafés, or food service providers, this isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a business one. This week, we’re sharing simple ways your team can reduce waste, improve margins, and meet the growing demand for sustainable operations. Small shifts like batch prepping, repurposing scraps, and composting organics can turn losses into value—and we’re here to help you do it. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dTitVawU #FoodWaste #Sustainability #EcoGuardian #canadamade #canadianbusiness

𝗘𝗦𝗚𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗯 🥬 The Waste Lab transforms food scraps into valuable compost and soil-enriching byproducts through a combination of off-site and on-site composting services. Their system supports both residential and business customers, offering collection bins, guidelines for waste separation, and transparent data tracking to ensure efficient organic waste diversion and measurable environmental impact. ♻️ By combining practical collection solutions with easy-to-access tools, The Waste Lab aims to empower households, restaurants, hotels, and other establishments to improve soil health, reduce landfill waste, and promote sustainable local food systems. Their approach emphasizes nature-based, low-tech composting methods, educational outreach, and the principle of converting every food scrap into a resource. 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗦𝗚𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆: https://lnkd.in/dATPYnEj 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗘𝗦𝗚𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗫: https://x.com/ESGLibrary #ESG #Sustainability #Environment #Social #Governance #Leadership #DifferenceMaker #Sustainable #Impact #Waste #FoodScraps #Compost #Composting #ResourceManagement

Shake it. Rinse it. Recycle it. ♻️ It’s easy to think a fertiliser or seed bag is empty once you’ve tipped it out. But give it a shake and you’ll see there’s often more left inside. That’s product you’ve paid for and residue that can cause problems later if it’s not cleared out. The same goes for spray cans. A triple rinse isn’t just good practice, it’s essential: ✅ Prevents contamination ✅ Allows us to recycle the containers safely 🎥 In the video, Charlie shows you how it’s done with both bags and cans. Quick, simple steps that make a big difference. At Agri.Cycle, we make sure farm waste gets dealt with the right way. And it starts with simple actions on farm: 👉 Shake your bags 👉 Rinse your cans 👉 Keep waste out of landfill 📍 Doing your bit means we can do ours. Together, we keep UK farms compliant, cost-efficient, and environmentally responsible. #AgriCycle #FarmWaste #Recycling #SustainableFarming #Compliance www.agricycle.co.uk

♻ NATIONAL ALLOTMENTS WEEK: TURNING WASTE INTO VALUE ♻ An allotment is a small plot of land rented by individuals or communities to grow their own fruit vegetables and plants. They are not just about fresh produce they are powerful local examples of the circular economy in action. On any given plot you will see: 🔄 Organic waste transformed. Food scraps coffee grounds and shredded cardboard are composted feeding the soil and avoiding landfill. 📦 Materials reused. Old pallets become raised beds plant pots are reused year after year and packaging is given a second life. 💧 Water recycled. Rainwater is captured and reused for irrigation reducing waste and easing pressure on mains supply. 🚚 Packaging and transport cut. Produce is grown metres from where it is eaten eliminating single use packaging and food miles. Allotments demonstrate how simple local actions can close resource loops keep materials in use for longer and significantly cut waste. They prove that a circular economy does not have to start in a factory. It can start with a compost bin and a watering can. #NationalAllotmentsWeek #CircularEconomy #Recycling #ZeroWaste #Sustainability #FoodWaste #CommunityGrowing

Food waste reduction is critical for today’s foodservice operators. Each year, more than 60 million tons of food waste are sent to landfills, but composting food scraps alongside certified compostable packaging offers a practical solution. Using renewable-resource packaging designed to break down with food waste helps divert tons of waste from landfills while producing nutrient-rich compost that supports sustainable agriculture. Interested in integrating composting and compostable packaging into your operation? For more info, connect with us: info@econiaa.com #FoodWasteReduction #SustainableFoodservice #CompostablePackaging #EcoSolutions #SmallBusinessUSA #SmallRestaurantsUSA #CateringIndustry #NCRestaurants #SCRestaurants #Econiaa

Every plate of wasted food is a missed opportunity - for our people, our pockets, and our planet. 🌏✨ That’s why End Food Waste Australia is working to halve food waste by 2030, and Too Good To Go is helping businesses turn unsold meals into profit instead of waste. 💡 Waverley Council partnered with both organisations to host a networking night exploring how businesses can be part of The Great Unwaste. Together, we discussed practical steps to cut food waste, unlock value in surplus food, and strengthen our local circular economy. 📢 Waverley-based businesses can also contact Too Good To Go for an exclusive local deal. This event was delivered as part of Council’s In The Loop program, proudly funded by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA). 💚 #TheGreatUnwaste #WaverleyCouncil #Sustainability #FoodWaste 

We’re excited to welcome Riverdale Municipality as the 26th community in Manitoba to pilot the FoodCycler. Across North America, municipalities are increasingly turning to practical, scalable food waste diversion solutions—and we’re proud that the FoodCycler Municipal Program continues to be part of that movement. Through this program, communities can offer residents an easy-to-use, in-home food waste recycling solution that reduces food waste volume by up to 90%. With no need for curbside collection or extensive infrastructure, the FoodCycler makes sustainable waste management accessible to households of all sizes. By supporting local governments in their waste reduction goals, we’re helping to build cleaner, more resilient communities, one household at a time. 📩 To learn more or bring the FoodCycler to your community, contact our municipal waste experts at: municipal@foodcycler.com #FoodCycleScience #FoodCycler #FoodWasteDiversion #MunicipalSolutions #Sustainability #WasteReduction #CircularEconomy #Manitoba #Riverdale