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Although Valentine’s Day can be a love-hate holiday for many, in the U.S. alone over 120 million adults celebrating Valentine’s Day spend over $25 billion¹ on a variety of tokens to show their love. Favorite gifts include a total of 180 million cards, nearly 200 million roses, over 880,000 bottles of sparkling drinks, and nearly…

Liquid Gold: The Untold Story of Cooking Oil Recycling in the Food Industry In the food industry, a silent revolution is taking place, often unnoticed yet paramount to both environmental sustainability and economic efficiency. This revolution is cooking oil recycling, a process turning what was once waste into a precious resource, aptly termed ‘Liquid Gold’….

The food recycling infrastructure in the U.S. offers several different landfill diversion options within the U.S. EPA Wasted Food Scale, including feeding animals, energy generation, compost, and beneficial use as fertilizer. All of these recycling options ensure valuable nutrients (and potentially energy) are recovered from wasted food and other organics, and all are preferable to…

The recycling of organic byproducts isn’t a new concept. In fact, the inherent nature of “organic” materials like food waste make them prime candidates for a circular economy. Why landfill when you can easily convert organic “waste” materials into valuable products? Organics Recycling & Value The organics recycling infrastructure in the U.S. offers several different…

So, your Thanksgiving celebration full of good food and family fun is over. Everyone is in a turkey coma from the tryptophan, and now the big decisions must be made. What is your Black Friday shopping strategy? What items are you shopping for that haven’t already been bought online? Consider the Environmental Impacts of Black…

Digesters play an essential role in waste management and energy production. However, their efficiency can diminish over time due to the accumulation of solids and other residues. Proper cleaning is vital to maintain optimal functionality. This guide dives into the intricacies of digester cleaning, emphasizing the importance of safety and effectiveness. By the end, we’ll…