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

Virginia farmers can now apply for food donation tax credit

A 2016 law will allow farms to claim up to $250,000 in annual credits for surplus food donated in the current tax year.

By Cole Rosengren • June 7, 2017

DSNY rolls out largest expansion of its curbside organics program to date

An additional 360,000 New York residents now have access, bringing the total up to 1.6 million people.

By Cole Rosengren • June 6, 2017

Study finds new potential for cold anaerobic digestion process

Researchers from Canada's Concordia University say the process generates comparable methane yields while using less energy.

By Cole Rosengren • June 2, 2017

Maggots seen as a possible resource to fight food waste in China

One Chinese farm has been getting attention for its use of black soldier fly larvae to eat commercial food scraps.

By Cole Rosengren • June 1, 2017