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🚫🍽️ Big changes are coming by March 2025! It will be illegal to flush food waste down the drains in England, following Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. All macerators will be banned. But don't worry, we've got the eco-friendly solution you need! Our Eco-Smart Food Waste Dryers reduce food waste volume by 80%, turning it into a sterile, dry powder - no smell, no bacteria, and totally legal! 🌱✨ Say goodbye to traditional disposal methods and hello to sustainability! 🌍💡 #FoodWaste https://lnkd.in/eRwT3UXB

🌱 Reducing Food Waste: A Crucial Step Towards Sustainability 🌱 At Shapiro Enterprises, we stand with experts like Professor Brian Roe of The Ohio State University, who is leading innovative efforts to tackle food waste across America. According to a recent Spectrum News 1 article, the U.S. discards 30-40% of its food supply, which translates into a significant economic and environmental impact. Key Points from the Article: • Extensive Waste: A typical U.S. household throws away $1,500 to $2,000 worth of food annually. • Comprehensive Strategy: Funded by a $2.5 million grant, this initiative partners with the EPA, USDA, and the U.S. Agency for International Development to test food waste reduction campaigns in American cities. • Practical Solutions: The focus is on practical tips for consumers to reduce waste at home, emphasizing creative uses for leftovers that benefit both wallets and the environment. As leaders in sustainable waste management, Shapiro Enterprises champions such critical initiatives that not only aim to reduce food waste but also minimize landfill use and pollution. By integrating smarter consumption practices and supporting educational campaigns, we can collectively make a substantial difference. 👉 Learn more about how we can reduce food waste and its impacts: https://lnkd.in/eBbhje35 Let’s continue to push for solutions that conserve our resources and create a more sustainable future. #foodwaste #sustainability #wastemanagement #shapiroenterprises

Following on from last week's blog, the second of our food waste blogs focusses on food waste treatment and associated costs. Take a read below! https://lnkd.in/eMRggw4A

Food waste is a multi-layered problem with weighty financial, environmental, and societal consequences. In the US alone, families waste an average of $1,866 per year on uneaten food, and businesses face losses in the billions. Though beyond direct costs, the waste of resources like water, energy, and labor highlights the broader impact. This recent blog on 'The Hidden Costs of Food Waste' brings each layer to the surface and explores practical solutions and strategies that can make a measurable difference in managing this global issue. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/dCQVuaXx #FoodWaste #Sustainability #WasteReduction #SustainablePractices #environmentalimpact #organicwaste #ShapiroEnterprises

This was a big week for food waste! 🎉 At the ReFED Food Waste Solution Summit, Secretary Vilsack announced the National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics, the most significant federal commitment yet to address this pressing issue. Over 800 changemakers gathered in Baltimore to learn from each other, spark new ideas, and take meaningful action. The National Strategy is a crucial step forward, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and positive behavior change. Its unique focus on reducing food loss and waste while promoting organics recycling is vital for tackling climate change, supporting environmental justice, and fostering a circular economy. There’s still more work to be done, especially in engaging consumers and households. Food waste is a solvable problem, with solutions benefiting our planet and our communities. Let’s harness this momentum and drive real change together. 🌿💪 #foodwaste #foodlossandwaste https://lnkd.in/evgRd86z

As we look ahead to COMPOST 2024 next month, we are taking stock of the progress that has been made—and the giant opportunities that remain—when it comes to tackling the huge problem of food waste. According to recent analysis from ReFed, "Nearly 50% of surplus food is currently sent to landfill, sewer, incineration, or dumped. Another 38% is composted, left in fields to decompose, applied to land as soil amendment, or anaerobically digested – a preferable outcome to landfill. But this still means that unnecessary food production is generating avoidable emissions." Read the full report here: https://okt.to/JohzY9 Interested in diverting more of your business food waste from landfill? Please reach out to our team! https://okt.to/1k5bKC #foodwaste #zerowaste #sustainability #landfilldiversion #compost #organicrecycling

"When food can’t be salvaged for human consumption, efforts turn to seeing that it goes to the most fitting place. One of the agency’s investments is in the Composting and Food Waste Reduction program, which supports local governments in developing and testing strategies to divert organics from landfills and increase compost production. “By composting, we protect the environment by reducing associated greenhouse gas emissions while recycling organic materials to create a valuable, nutrient-enriched soil amendment,” Buzby says. To date, 119 entities have been selected to receive $23.3M in funding for projects such as food scrap collection, expansion of municipal composting facilities, and education campaigns geared towards residents and restaurants. In 2018, EPA, USDA, and FDA signed a formal agreement to affirm their shared commitment to reduce food loss and waste. Their partnership is ongoing. Agency representatives meet regularly to leverage government resources and to work on educating Americans on the impacts and importance of reducing food loss and waste. In December 2023, through their collaboration, the three agencies released the "Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.” The plan, developed to help meet the national goal of reducing food loss and waste by 50 percent by 2030, outlines targeted actions intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save households and businesses money, and build cleaner communities." https://lnkd.in/dsXeEh7F? #FoodWaste #USA

Despite being the world's largest economy, the United States is falling short of its net zero food waste goals. Data from the EPA shows a significant rise in food waste sent to U.S. landfills, and challenges such as inadequate policies, legislative hurdles, and insufficient consumer education suggest ongoing difficulties in addressing the issue. Learn how we can address the escalating problem of food waste in the USA: https://lnkd.in/ge2YcTnW

It’s Food Waste Action Week! Tackling this issue has become a major part of my job and the difference it seems to be making locally is really rewarding to see. If you’ve got a few minutes, check out this short blog I wrote to find out more https://lnkd.in/e5SYJhFs

Recently attended a session on **Food Waste Management** arranging by Global Food Safety Standards Food waste management refers to the processes and strategies used to reduce, reuse, and recycle food waste. 1. Reduction: Preventing food waste generation through planning, shopping, and storage. 2. Reuse: Using leftover food creatively, like turning vegetables into broth or using stale bread for croutons. 3. Recycling: Composting food waste to create nutrient-rich soil amendments. 4. Recovery: Donating excess food to those in need or using it for animal feed. 5. Disposal: Properly disposing of unavoidable food waste through landfilling or anaerobic digestion. Effective food waste management involves: 1. Food waste audits and tracking 2. Staff training and education 3. Implementing waste reduction strategies 4. Collaborating with food recovery organizations 5. Continuous monitoring and improvement Benefits: 1. Environmental protection 2. Cost savings 3. Social responsibility 4. Resource conservation 5. Improved brand reputation #GFSS #Foodwastemanagement #FoodSafety #webinar #onlinesession #awarness