Compost News

In a press release on February 2, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new plans to promote composting initiatives and redirect food waste piling in landfills. The department will invest $9.4 million in its newest project.The USDA emphasized its vision of creating “resilient, local food systems” and the importance of reducing food waste in

Stock Photo – images.pexels.com By the end of 2023, the Canadian federal plastics regulation will be set to ban Calgary Co-op’s compostable grocery bag, along with single-use plastic bags. This decision was made despite the fact that the bag had passed tests in various composting facilities.The federal government classified Co-op’s bags as unconventional plastic, meaning

22nd Jan 2022 San Bruno-based startup Mill is offering up an innovative waste-management system to help families manage their kitchen scraps efficiently – and address a huge food waste crisis in the USA. The startup offers a membership system, in which members will receive sophisticated green waste bins. People can put their food waste in

21 Jan 2023 Residents and businesses in Los Angeles must now compost their “green” waste or face a $500 dollar fine. The new program, which was initiated through Senate Bill 1383, involves a new curbside pickup program, which will ensure it is easier for people to separate organic and non-organic waste. Residents registered at Los