What you need to know about food waste

Waste Dive took a comprehensive look at how food waste is altering the industry and all of its stakeholders, from the local level to the federal government.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 13, 2017

Phoenix diversion rate jumps 10% as part of citywide recycling re-evaluation

The city is focusing on green waste, institutional recycling and more as part of a triple bottom line "zero waste" strategy.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 13, 2017

Lakeshore Recycling, EcoloCap install aerobic digester for organic waste diversion

The companies say that the system, which can process 15 tons of food waste daily, is the first of it's kind in the U.S. that's run by a private company

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 12, 2017

Study: Food scrap recycling can work in cities of any size, though PAYT helps

MIT researchers examined the defining characteristics of programs in dozens of mid-sized cities around the country.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 11, 2017

Inside Boston CORe, Waste Management's answer to urban organics diversion

The pre-processing technology converts commercial and residential food scraps into a bioslurry for digestion at a regional wastewater treatment facility.

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 11, 2017

Surplus stats: Food waste by the numbers

Here are eight numbers that put into perspective just how vast the issue of food waste is across the U.S. and the globe.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 11, 2017

3 experts, 3 methods: The debate over food waste processing

Composting, anaerobic digestion or wastewater treatment: which is the best processing method? Three industry leaders gave Waste Dive their takes.

By Cody Boteler • Sept. 11, 2017

Cornell study demonstrates method to speed up anaerobic digestion

Applying high heat and pressure to food waste creates a byproduct that digests in a fraction of the time it takes traditional feedstocks to do so.

By Cody Boteler • Aug. 22, 2017

CalRecycle to focus on packaging and organics after another recycling rate dip

New 2016 data showed a 44% recycling rate and an increasing disposal rate, making a 75% goal by 2020 look out of reach.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 16, 2017

London mayor releases environmental strategy with 'zero waste' goal by 2026

The city's draft plan mirrors others before it: reduce food waste, expand recycling access and organize commercial collections.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 14, 2017

Ontario considers banning food waste from MSW by 2022

About one-third of Ontario's waste in 2014 was made up of food waste, according to a provincial discussion paper.

By Cody Boteler • Aug. 14, 2017

Can Congress cut food waste? It depends on the success of this bill

A recently introduced food recovery bill would target anaerobic digestion, date labeling and surplus food donations. Some industry leaders, however, are skeptical.

By Cody Boteler • Aug. 14, 2017

Goodbye 'Filthadelphia': Philly sets realistic benchmarks for reaching 'zero waste'

Waste Dive spoke to Nic Esposito, Philadelphia's zero waste and litter director, about the city's action plan to reach a 2035 diversion goal. 

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2017

Study: Anaerobic digestion could reduce microplastics in sludge

Anaerobic digestion, more than other processing methods, may be the best way to remove microplastics from wastewater sludge.

By Cody Boteler • Aug. 1, 2017

DC suburb becomes one of few Virginia cities to offer curbside organics collection

Starting this month, residents in Falls Church, VA can opt into collection service from The Compost Crew, subsidized by the city.

By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2017

Talkin' Trash with Waste Dive: Organics diversion is here to stay in NYC. What's next?

Waste Dive caught up with five organics experts during the recent NYC Food Waste Fair to discuss processing capacity, limitations and future opportunities.

By Cole Rosengren • July 31, 2017

UPDATE: New Jersey Gov. Christie passes bill to halve food waste by 2030

S-3027 was signed into law on July 21, establishing a statewide goal of 50% reduction in the next 13 years.

By Cole Rosengren • July 24, 2017

Philadelphia Eagles stadium will soon be home to a BioHiTech Global digester

This follows the installation of a digester at the team's training facility and is part of ongoing sustainability efforts.

By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2017

NYC Food Waste Fair to offer businesses 'soup to nuts' display of reduction and diversion

The first-of-its kind event by the Foundation for New York's Strongest will feature industry exhibitions, workshops and more.

By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2017

Survey: Save the Food campaign successfully raised waste awareness in first year

Results from an Ad Council survey show that the campaign's target demographics have begun to kick their food waste habits.

By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2017

Philadelphia soliciting ideas to digest pre-processed food scraps

The Philadelphia Water Department is interested in taking liquefied material at either of its two water treatment facilities.

By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2017

Study: Measures of food waste are 'overstated' and potentially consequential

Researchers say various estimates on the amount of wasted food worldwide are inconsistent. However that doesn't discount food waste as a major industry issue. 

By Cody Boteler • June 21, 2017

DSNY Strategic Plan Update provides a look at agency's operational future

The new report offers details on MTS construction, Fresh Kills closure, electric vehicle charging and other upcoming initiatives.

By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017

New York state lawmakers introduce food donation tax credit legislation

The bill offers a more voluntary approach for reducing organic waste after a commercial diversion mandate recently stalled.

By Cole Rosengren • June 13, 2017

Republic launches curbside organics collection in Boise, ID

Distribution of an estimated 70,000 carts has begun as part of a goal to preserve local landfill capacity.

By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2017