These businesses and institutions have implemented successful wasted food diversion programs. From food rescue to composting, these stories speak for themselves.
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.