Agri-Cycle Energy has been around since 2011 and is growing and expanding every day. Keep reading to understand how we went from being a small-scale independent farm to how we scaled up to serving clients and partners across the Northeast! Agri-Cycle’s Unique Journey 2011 to 2014 Our early beginnings started with a farm and a…
In the previous segments of our series, we’ve explored the economic and environmental repercussions of food waste. Yet, the story doesn’t end there. Food waste deeply impacts delicate natural environments and vulnerable groups of people. Transitioning from global warming to the stark contrast in food waste patterns across nations, let’s focus on the societal dimensions…
Environmental Impacts of Food Waste In the first part of our series, we delved into the staggering economic costs of food waste. But the implications don’t stop at our wallets. The environmental toll of discarded food is equally alarming, if not more so. From greenhouse gas emissions to water wastage and land misuse, the ecological…
Every year, billions of pounds of food go to waste, leaving a trail of economic, environmental, and societal consequences in its wake. But what many don’t realize is that this isn’t just about discarded leftovers or expired produce. The implications of food waste ripple through our global economy, strain our planet’s resources and exacerbate societal…
Mitigating Concerns About Food Waste Smells: A Comprehensive Guide One of the most frequent concerns we hear from potential clients is about the smell associated with food waste. “Why does my food waste smell so bad? How can I handle this?” are questions we often encounter. These are valid concerns, and the good news is…
Brunswick, Maine is rapidly approaching its deadline to complete its Food Waste Recycling Initiative in August. The goal of this initiative is to double the amount of household food waste tonnage diverted away from the landfill. Background Brunswick received a Waste Diversion Grant from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection for $19,311 supporting their three-pronged…
“Right to Food” On November 2, 2021, a groundbreaking amendment was added to the Maine State Constitution. It granted all residents an inherent “Right to Food”. This historic legislation states: “All individuals have a natural, inherent and inalienable right to food. This includes the right to save and exchange seeds, and the right to grow,…
We’re proud to be the premier food waste collection service in New England and the Mid-Atlantic – and we have no plans to stop there. We have a massive vehicle fleet and numerous sites throughout our service area to make it all happen. Learn about Agri-Cycle’s truck fleet and service area and how we take…
Here at Agri-Cycle, we work with many organizations and businesses to help them reduce food waste – but we also work with local municipalities who want to provide their residents with the same option to take food waste out of their landfills and recycle and upcycle it back into the economy and environment. We’ve been…
The Announcement From MA DEP In October 2021 the Massachusetts DEP announced the state would be expanding its food waste ban. The current weekly threshold of compliance is 1 ton of food scraps or waste. In November 2022, the weekly threshold will be lowered to a half-ton. This will significantly expand the list of MA…