{"id":7301,"date":"2022-06-15T15:30:34","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T20:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/?p=7301"},"modified":"2024-02-21T16:29:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T22:29:57","slug":"organic-waste-to-compost-journey-provides-valuable-insights-across-multiple-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/organic-waste-to-compost-journey-provides-valuable-insights-across-multiple-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Organic Waste-to-Compost Journey Provides Valuable Insights Across Multiple Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"

While grocery stores generate a lot of food waste (<\/span>about 16 billion pounds per year<\/span><\/a>), that doesn’t mean uneaten or spoiled organics should end up in the landfill. The composting cycle below closes the loop on organic waste by turning items like supermarket food scraps and local yard trimmings into rich compost soil for the farms and gardens that supply food stores. Compost helps grow healthy landscapes and edible crops \u2013 and when the waste from these activities is composted, the cycle begins again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you work in the food industry or not, discover the wonders and benefits that a waste process like this can have on your business!<\/span><\/p>\n

Food and Yard Waste \u27a1\ufe0f Compost Soil \u27a1\ufe0f Farms and Gardens \u27a1\ufe0f Grocery Stores \ud83d\udd04<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Organic material set to go through depackaging machine and turned into compost soil.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Phase 1: Collecting Organics<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Organic waste is a valuable resource that can be collected. It can be used to restore nutrients and moisture to soils or produce renewable energy, helping to reduce methane emissions from landfills and lower your carbon footprint.<\/span><\/p>\n

How is it collected?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can partner with a waste handling company that will analyze your current waste streams. From there, you can determine what can be recycled to improve your bottom line and help you reach your sustainability goals. All in compliance with local, state and federal regulations, the material that can be collected for compost and transferred to a composting facility.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> Check with your waste provider to see if packaged organic material can be collected. Some facilities can separate plastics and paper for waste-to-energy facilities.<\/p>\n

What can be collected for compost?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Green Material (Food Waste)<\/p>\n