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Public Utilities, Waste Management

How Some Restaurants Are Helping Transform Food Waste

April 24, 2023

Via: Waste360

In the United States, 30-40 percent of food is wasted each year, with most of it going to landfills, rotting in field, or floating in sewers. In 2021, the U.S. wasted 80 million tons of food, with more than half […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Philadelphia City Council Approves Single-use Plastic Bags Ban

December 17, 2019

Via: Waste360

The Philadelphia City Council just passed a bill that would ban single-use plastic bags. The ban is expected to take effect July 2, 2020, pending the final signature from the city’s mayor. Philly Voice reports that the ban will impact […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Restaurants Prioritize Food Waste Prevention

October 17, 2019

Via: Waste360

Food waste reduction is on a growing number of foodservice businesses’ radar. In a 2019 National Restaurant Association survey, half of responding restaurant operators said they track their food waste; 22 percent said they donate edible leftovers to charity; and […]