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February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

How to Calculate Landfill Diversion Rate for Your Business

What if we told you that diverting food waste from landfills helps reduce pollution, lower methane emissions, and optimize resource utilization? What if we also told you it can help your business gain a competitive edge, reduce costs, and attract environmentally

February 18, 2025February 19, 2025

Massachusetts Food Waste Guide for Businesses: Regulations, Compliance & Solutions

Food waste bans promote waste reduction, support sustainability initiatives, and help reduce the environmental impact of food waste. That said, not all bans are successful. A recent study found that bans in five states targeting commercial waste producers had little to

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

How Demand Forecasting in the Food Industry Helps Tackle Food Waste

It’s hard to deny the connection between the food industry and food waste. In fact, 13% of global food waste is generated at the retail stage, highlighting the need for more efficient supply chain management to enhance sustainability. While there are

February 4, 2025April 28, 2025

New York Recycling Laws Are Changing: Businesses Face Stricter Food Recycling Mandates

As of January 1, 2022, eligible businesses and institutions in New York are required to donate edible food and recycle organic waste instead of sending it to landfills. This law has been critical in addressing the issue of food waste in

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Managing Food Waste in Indiana

The environmental, economic, and social consequences of food waste are felt both in the U.S. and around the world. In the United States alone, about a pound of food per person per day is wasted, meaning major changes are required to

January 22, 2025June 13, 2025

How to Recycle Food Waste in New Jersey: A Guide for Businesses

In the United States, food waste adds up to approximately 133 billion pounds a year, making it the single largest category of material placed in municipal landfills. With undeniable environmental, economic, and social consequences, the U.S. has set the goal to

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

A Guide to Food Waste Management Software

Food waste affects the environment, leads to financial losses, and harms a company’s brand image. All things considered, food waste is a huge issue for businesses, even more so due to growing regulatory pressures. With up to 40% of all food

January 7, 2025January 22, 2025

Transforming Waste to Energy: Shapiro Enterprises’ Role in LaPorte’s New Facility

On average, households in Indiana lose $2,071 to food waste each year. These food waste numbers demonstrate the severity of this growing issue, with environmental, economic, and social consequences becoming increasingly concerning. To address these concerns and support a greener future,

December 31, 2024December 31, 2024

A Guide to Commercial Food Waste Disposal

Food waste has become a huge challenge in the United States. In 2018 alone, over 63 million tons of food waste were generated in the commercial, institutional, and residential sectors. And while every stage of the supply chain contributes to this

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024

Waste Management in the Food Processing Industry: Tips, Challenges, and Benefits

The food processing industry plays a significant role in the U.S. economy, producing more than $1.08 trillion in annual economic output. And while food processing is absolutely essential, food waste in the food processing industry has become a huge issue, with

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