Food makes up over 20% of all waste disposed in Connecticut and represents the single biggest opportunity when it comes to diverting waste from disposal. The state is working to expand organics collection and processing infrastructure, and since 2015, the Center for EcoTechnology (CET) has helped bolster activity by working with commercial businesses to implement strategies to reduce wasted food. This work is possible thanks to strong partnerships with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP), other government agencies, non-profits, sponsors like the U.S. EPA, and the food rescue organizations, haulers, and processors that bring the marketplace to life.
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Food makes up over 20% of all waste disposed of in CT! It’s crucial for schools, businesses, & institutions to help recover this valuable resource. Learn more and join the fight against wasted food: wastedfood.cetonline.org/sharespotlightsfromnewhaven @EPAnewengland #nowastedfood #RethinkWasteCT
Beecher Road Elementary:
Twitter:
In 2019, Beecher Rd. Elementary began donating edible surplus & diverting food scraps to anaerobic digestion. They are helping feed over 3,500 people & preventing nearly 7 tons of food from disposal p/year! Full story & tips: wastedfood.cetonline.org/sharespotlightsfromnewhaven @EPAnewengland #nowastedfood
Facebook:
With support from CET, in 2019, @BeecherRoadPrimarySchool began donating edible surplus and diverting food scraps to anaerobic digestion. Combined, they are helping feed over 3,500 people and preventing nearly 7 tons of food from disposal per year! Read the full story and find tips for wasted food prevention here: wastedfood.cetonline.org/sharespotlightsfromnewhaven @EPARegion1 #nowastedfood #RethinkWasteCT
ShopRite of Milford:
Twitter:
Milford, CT @ShopRiteStores show how thoughtful wasted food management provides value to the local community. Read about their donations to @CTFoodBank & other local orgs and find tips for preventing wasted food: wastedfood.cetonline.org/sharespotlightsfromnewhaven @EPAnewengland #nowastedfood
Facebook:
@ShopRite.Milford is an inspiring example of how thoughtful wasted food management provides enormous value to the local community. Read about their donations to @CTFoodBank and other local organizations, and find tips to reduce and recover wasted food at your business! wastedfood.cetonline.org/sharespotlightsfromnewhaven @EPARegion1 #nowastedfood #RethinkWasteCT