Simplified Environmental Solutions (SES), a nationwide leader in landfill diversion and food waste reclamation, will host a free webinar, "Zero Waste Webinar: Tackling Organic Waste & Recalled Foods," on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. The session will be led by SES Chief Revenue Officer Jeff Hinds and is designed for food and beverage manufacturers, plant managers, and sustainability leaders.
Zero Waste Webinar: Tackling Organic Waste & Recalled Foods Thursday, November 12, 2026 2:00 PM CT / 3:00 PM ET.
Registration: https://zerowaste-ses.com/news/zero-waste-webinar-tackling-organic-waste-recalled-foods
Every year, over 60 million tons of food are wasted and landfilled in the US, according to the EPA. That waste creates methane emissions, leachate problems, odors, and contamination, and wastes valuable resources. But there is a better way. Mr. Hinds will discuss how food and beverage manufacturers can keep that waste out of landfills and put those resources back to productive use. He will also explain why a product recall, often treated as a disposal problem, is an opportunity to recover value and strengthen a company's sustainability record.
Jeff Hinds commented, "I spent 30 years on the production side of the food industry, and I know how much good product and packaging ends up landfills simply because no one had a better plan. A recall event or an off-spec run doesn't have to be a total loss. With the right process, everything in that waste stream can be recovered and reused, and I look forward to showing companies how to make that happen."
Attendees will learn:
- What happens to food waste after it leaves a production facility, and how to control it
- How food waste de-packaging and reclamation keep packaged product and organics out of the landfill
- How to protect their brand and material resources during a recall event
- How to build and track a Zero Waste to Landfill program that advances sustainability goals and meets diversion mandates
The Food Waste Problem:
Food recalls in the US hit a nine-year high in 2025, and 2026 is following the same trends, according to Sedgwick's 2026 State of the Nation US Product Safety and Recall Index. Last year, the FDA recorded 517 food and beverage recalls, a 15.4% increase YoY, totaling 138.5 million packaged units. The USDA recalled 67.6 million pounds of food product over that same time, the highest in 13 years. And unfortunately, much of that product ends up in landfill rather than being recovered.
For food manufacturers, a recall event or off-spec run means pallets of product that can't be sold, warehouses filling up, and pressure to move product fast. For many companies, the default answer is to send it to landfill. But landfilling recalled food is costly and wasteful, and for companies with waste reduction or sustainability commitments, every ton sent to landfill works against those goals.
About Jeff Hinds:
Mr. Hinds brings 30 years of leadership in food production and multi-site operations to his role as SES Chief Revenue Officer, where he leads the company's commercial zero waste strategy, helping manufacturers turn food waste into a resource recovery opportunity and eliminate their dependence on landfill. He has held executive roles at General Mills/Pillsbury, Spicin Foods, Vital Farms, Sweet Lorens, and The Bama Corp, delivering revenue growth, margin improvement, and operational transformation. Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-hinds-92311235/
How to Register: https://zerowaste-ses.com/news/zero-waste-webinar-tackling-organic-waste-recalled-foods
About Simplified Environmental Solutions:
Simplified Environmental Solutions (SES) provides landfill diversion solutions to customers nationwide. With six zero waste facilities across Missouri, Tennessee, and Utah, SES offers a complete range of landfill diversion services, including materials processing, industrial recycling, and assured destruction of finished goods. Additionally, SES processes non-recyclable materials into alternative fuels for industrial applications, a direct offset to coal and natural gas. SES helps US companies of all sizes meet sustainability goals, eliminate waste from operations, and participate in the circular economy. For more information, visit www.zerowaste-ses.com.
Media Contact: For interviews and questions about Simplified Environmental Solutions, please contact John Kowalik, Vice President of Marketing. Phone: 314-229-3740 / Email: jkowalik@zerowaste-ses.com.
