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Compost top dressing is more than just a landscaping trend; it’s an environmentally friendly solution with multifaceted benefits for businesses. This sustainable practice offers impressive results, from soil health improvement to increased curb appeal. In this guide, we’ll explore the advantages of using compost top dressing and provide actionable tips on its application. And, when…

In an era where sustainability is paramount, the issue of food waste has moved to the forefront of environmental concerns. Businesses, large and small, play a significant role in the generation of food waste. However, with some strategic planning, they can also be a part of the solution. This article delves into practical steps businesses…

The holiday season is here again: family gatherings, gifts, decorations, and food. Holiday consumption is at an all time high, in line with our general culture, and with that consumption comes A LOT of waste. Between Thanksgiving and New Years, it is estimated that Americans generate between 25%-45% more waste than at any other time…

Halloween is quickly approaching. Haunted houses, costumes, candy, and parties fill the end of October. Yet the scariest part of Halloween isn’t the ghosts and goblins, it’s all of the food waste that’s generated after the fun celebrations. In 2022, Americans spent over $10.5 billion on Halloween. This included costumes, decorations, candy, and finally, pumpkins,…

Record rains complicate biosolids management on the Front Range Flexibility among farmers and utilities crucial to success For many farmers, the first half of 2023 will be remembered for extremes in precipitation. While snowmelt flooded thousands of acres in California’s Central Valley to bring back historic Lake Tulare, the Midwest’s Corn Belt endured a dry…

How Retailers Can Close the Waste Loop Best practices for stores to become vital links in a more circular economy through retail food waste Across the U.S., thousands of stores sell a wide array of food, plants, and other organic-based products each year. In fact, the average supermarket carries nearly 30,000 items, many of those…