This plan outlines the Maryland Department of the Environment’s recommendations to the Governor on improved ways of monitoring waste diversion, goals for improved sustainable materials management, and a method of…
Food Waste
Biosolids Management in New York State Reprot
This New York State Department of Environmental Conservation report details biosolids management practices by providing the most current information.
Connecticut Coalition for Sustainable Materials Management
The Connecticut Coalition for Sustainable Materials Management collaborates with the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection and over 90 municipalities in Connecticut. The coalition explores ways to 1) reduce…
Washington Center for Sustainable Food Management
The project aims to educate the public about food waste prevention and reduction, with the ultimate goal of cutting down on food waste. The center provides information to advance equity,…
Wasted Food Minimization and Related Activities: A Toolkit for Maryland Schools
This toolkit is a summary of tools to assist schools in reducing, donating, and recycling surplus food to avoid waste, provide an avenue for connecting food to people, and promote…
Materials Management Program – Bad Apple Campaign
Oregon’s Materials Management Program highlights numerous methods of material management. One project of emphasis is the Bad Apple Campaign, which inspires households to reduce the amount of food they throw…
NC Recycling Loop
NC Recycling Loop explains to residents what happens to their recycling and compost after it is deposited in their bins. Additionally, a mapping tool is available that displays the location…
Organic Resource Locator
The Organic Resource Locator (ORL) is a New York State Pollution Prevention Institute web-based mapping tool that allows users to locate organic resources within the state with the goal of…
Organic Waste Recycler’s Map
This Maryland Department of the Environemnt interactive web-based map allows users to find organic waste recyclers in their area.
California’s Organic Materials Management
This program advocates for better food waste management. Linked on the program’s page are a wide range of subtopics from food waste prevention to compost and mulch to even innovative…
