This joint NEWMOA and NERC webinar focused on the emerging business of upcycling food waste. The presenters covered: State of the upcycled food movement - definition, certification standard, and environmental benefits How upcycling is different than other methods of diverting wasted food – donation, animal feed, composting, anaerobic digestion Key challenges with upcycling food waste […]

Recycling Economic Information Studies provide an exciting window into just how big of a deal recycling is for the economy and jobs. This webinar focused on what ISRI has been doing on this important topic, as well as EPA's national report, and the State of Connecticut's 2021 study. Presenters: Bret Biggers, Institute of Scrap Recycling […]

De-packaging is growing as a way of making the significant amount of waste from unused packaged food available for anaerobic digestion and composting. During the webinar, attendees heard from operators of de-packaging facilities. The webinar covered: How do de-packaging operations work? What are the non-organic materials generated by de-packagers? What happens to the non-organic materials […]

This webinar was co-sponsored by NEWMOA, Northeast Recycling Council (NERC), and West Coast Forum on Climate and Materials Management. Recycled content mandates are growing in popularity as a policy mechanism to engage producers in responsibility for recycling markets, sharing in the costs of a functioning recycling system, and reducing climate change impacts. But not all […]

Starting in 2020, a group of state recycling officials from the northeast worked together to develop draft Model Legislation for minimum post-consumer recycled plastic content in trash and carry-out bags and food, beverage, and household product containers. The Model Legislation is intended as a common starting point in the development of legislation requiring the use […]

Just as with traditional recyclables, closing the loop is essential for successful organics management. The loop is closed with the productive use of finished compost. This webinar, jointly hosted by NERC and NEWMOA, discussed end market applications and examples from organizations that compost food and other organics. Presenters included: Debra Darby, Manager, Organics Sustainability Solutions, […]

There are many opportunities for commercial and institutional generators to reduce their food waste. This webinar featured information on available tools and strategies for these generators. The presenters shared case studies highlighting effective approaches as well as lessons they have learned. They also highlighted available tools for measuring food waste generation and tracking progress. Presenters […]

This webinar was co-sponsored by NEWMOA and NERC. Extended producer responsibility (EPR) proposals for managing used gas cylinders are emerging in the U.S. This webinar covered the growing problem of discarded gas cylinders, why EPR policies are a solution, the results of a recent report covering this topic by a major producer, and how the […]

The usefulness and value of finished compost depends on a feedstock that is free of contaminants, such as plastic and non-degradable service ware and bags. Unfortunately, it is all too common to find these materials in food waste destined for composting. This webinar, jointly hosted by NERC and NEWMOA, addressed successful educational strategies and programs […]