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4th March 2023 As companies strive to develop biodegradable plastic packaging that promises to be better for the environment than traditional plastics, experts warn of potential environmental risks and wasteful consumption. Bacardi’s biodegradable spirits bottles, Skittles compostable wrappers and designer water bottles are just a few examples of such packaging being developed. Some argue that …

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19th Feb, 2022 In their latest effort towards a zero-waste future, Brigham Young University (BYU) Hawaii students use worms from a Waikiki company to conduct a vermicomposting project. The botany class project has been in effect since 2022 and continues to be a success well into February. The students take one of their botany classes …

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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 …

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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 …

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1st April 2023 On March 27, in a bold move to take down New York City’s furry foes, Mayor Eric Adams unleashed a composting mandate aimed at annihilating the city’s rat population. First to feel the rat-fighting wrath of the mandate is Queens, where residents will receive a three-month crash course in waste management and …

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18th March, 2023 Michigan communities are preparing to implement new waste regulations focused on sustainable composting efforts. In December, the Michigan Senate finally passed a stalled bill supporting further implementation and regulations in composting and recycling. Local counties are encouraged to redirect recyclable materials away from landfills and into greener alternatives, building more accessible waste disposal …

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