Food waste diversion at Seattle markets

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Larry's Markets, a grocery chain consisting of five stores in Seattle, has started composting floral and other produce residuals in 1991, assisted by Lawson's Disposal and Iddings Topsoils. Brant Rogers found that organic residuals formed a major part of the wastes in the garbage bins of supermarkets. The recycling of waste materials saved $9280 in the company's garbage expenses for the year 1992, and this method of food waste composting is also suggested for other groceries and haulers.

Grocery stores, Seattle, Washington, Larry's Markets Inc.

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Biotown, USA creates power from waste resources

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The town of Reynolds, Indiana which relied on fossil fuels for energy changed after introduction of biomass based fuels by Biotown, USA to promote energy security, rural development, profitable agriculture and a natural resource environment. The main aim of this program is to convert corn stalks, sewage, manure and other organics into electricity and fuel through gasification and anaerobic digestion and then use this for commercial gains.

Product introduction, New Products/Services, PETROLEUM AND COAL PRODUCTS, Use of energy, Indiana, Energy use, Fuel industry, Refuse as fuel, Waste-derived fuels, Waste products as fuel

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Understanding the total waste stream

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A waste generation study conducted in Fullerton, California, shows the city's waste stream composition and helps in planning diversion of waste. Waste composition data of different regions showed that 15% of the waste stream comprised of plastic, glass and metals, 40% of recyclable objects and 29% compostable material. Diversion goal can be achieved by bringing changes in the solid waste management program.

California, Composition, Waste products

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