These businesses and institutions have implemented successful wasted food diversion programs. From food rescue to composting, these stories speak for themselves.
Sheraton Hotel at Bradley International Airport
The Center for EcoTechnology worked with the Sheraton Hotel at Bradley International Airport to launch a composting program. The hotel estimates a $2,500 savings each year in hauling costs.
Wilton School District
In 2016, a class project at Middlebrook Middle School inspired their cafeteria’s food waste diversion program and transformed the Wilton School District.
Restaurant: Gardner Ale House
The Gardner Ale House diverts wasted food for pig feed. The restaurant’s owner, Rick Walton, worked with the Center for EcoTechnology to find a way to easily and cost-effectively divert his wasted food.
Hotel: Sheraton at Bradley International Airport
The Sheraton Hotel at Bradley International Airport took advantage of technical assistance through CET to create an effective composting program.
University: The University of Massachusetts, Amherst
The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, worked with the EPA Food Recover Hierarchy to divert wasted food in the most responsible way possible.
Supermarket: America’s Food Basket
America’s Food Basket has a strong partnership with its hauler, CERO Coop, ensuring success at every level of its operation.