Food can be Recycled Too!
Did you know that food waste could make up 33% to 85% of
your businesses total waste, and 50% to 100% of that waste is recyclable or reusable? Almost any business can successfully divert their
food waste from landfills. Often, recovery of
food and other organics is a large part of a successful overall waste reduction program
that realizes both environmental and economic benefits.
An organic waste diversion program can allow your
organization to:
ü Avoid trash collection and disposal fees;
ü Provide food to the needy;
ü Recover the nutrient value of the food as compost or
animal food;
ü Help your community meet local and state waste reduction
goals;
ü Sustain local industries and jobs; and
ü Create an improved public image for your business.
For more information on this
topic and ways to start a program at your business or organization, go to WasteCap's Food and Organic Waste
Recycling Web page.
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