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Balanced Menus campaign - HEN Sustainable Foods in Health Care Taskforce

Started Jul 28, 2010

Is Plastic Food Packaging Preventing our Local Businesses from Composting

Started Jul 22, 2010

Do you know a Green Leader? Nominations due July 19

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Balanced Menus campaign - HEN Sustainable Foods in Health Care Taskforce

As some of you may be aware, Health Care Without Harm and members of the American Dietetic Association’s Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group (HEN) jointly formed a Sustainable Foods in Health Care Taskforce this year. The first project of this partnership is focused on forwarding the Balanced Menus campaign. Balanced Menus is a climate change reduction and health promotion strategy that assists health care institutions in reducing the amount of animal protein they serve…See More

Jul 28, 2010

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Is Plastic Food Packaging Preventing our Local Businesses from Composting

Is Plastic Food Packaging Preventing our Local Businesses from Composting We’re part of a Linkedin group called the Compost Network and recently had an interesting exchange with another member of the group.Kathy W. said: “Any hope for composting movie theatre trash? I have a client that generates a lot of trash at their multiple locations. We’ve got them recycling the cardboard and larger plastics, but the bulk of their…See More

Jul 22, 2010

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Do you know a Green Leader? Nominations due July 19

Do you know a Green Leader? Nominations due July 19Do you know an individual, organization, or businessin Ohio that is a GREEN LEADER? Help the Ohio Environmental Council recognizethose who have made significant contributions to improving Ohio's environment bynominating them for a 2010 Environmental Achievement Award.Areas of achievement to consider:a lifelong environmental advocatea local citizen or grassroots groupa business that promotes…See More

Jul 16, 2010

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It's so much more than recycling - 3 Ways Cities Go Green

3 Ways Cities Go Green (read article in it's entirety....) 1. Acing waste managementWhen it comes to handling waste, recycling is just the tip of the iceberg. 2. Efficient public transportationIn case you didn’t already know, cars have a high environmental footprint. We’re talking carbon emissions, air pollution and non-renewable energy being pumped at the gas station. 3. Green-collar job availabilityOne indirect way to…See More

Jun 16, 2010

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Johnson Controls Launches www.MakeYourBuildingsWork.com

Johnson Controls Launches http://www.makeyourbuildingswork.com/ New Microsite Features Proprietary Calculator for Estimating Cost Savings by Making Buildings More Energy Efficient MILWAUKEE, June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc., a global leader in delivering products, services and solutions that increase energy…See More

Jun 9, 2010

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Zero Food Waste: Is it Possible?

Zero Food Waste: Is it Possible?By Jennifer Hancox, on April 1st, 2010 Have you heard the term Zero Waste? If you answered “yes”, you’re not alone. Many foodservice managers and chefs have been learning about Zero Waste initiatives recently and looking specifically at the feasibility of zero food waste. Operators tend to have one of two…See More

May 7, 2010

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Website offers tips, encourages at-home composting

Website offers tips, encourages at-home composting May 4 -- A new website has been started to encourage home composting and offering tips and products for home gardeners. The site, CompostMania.com, offers products and educational resources for people interested in home composting. It was launched in Dallas by Robert Olivier and Karl Warkomski. "…See More

May 5, 2010

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May 3, 2010

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Making The Business Case for Green Teams and a Look a Best Practices

Making The Business Case for Green Teams and a Look a Best PracticesVN:F [1.8.7_1070]The idea sounds simple enough. Create a team of volunteers from existing…See More

Apr 15, 2010

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jeri leigh siss commented on Annabel Khouri's group Food Waste Composting Stakeholders

"Sure thing. I just downloaded it from the Ohio Grocers Assoc site and thought I would pass it along!!! ;-)"

Feb 24, 2010

jeri leigh siss commented on Annabel Khouri's group Food Waste Composting Stakeholders

"Map of composting facilities in OH 5542.5341_Food_Compost(June-2009).pdf"

Feb 24, 2010

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Growing Corporate Green Teams: Bringing Renewed Purpose to the Workplace

I thought this article might be a good way to help start a team in YOUR organization...Growing Corporate Green Teams: Bringing Renewed Purpose to the WorkplaceUpon first glance, the idea of a corporate green team may seem fairly simple—a small effort that allows a subset of employees to gather around a shared interest. In practice, however, green teams can be much…See More

Feb 16, 2010

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Jan 27, 2010

jeri leigh siss commented on Annabel Khouri's group Food Waste Composting Stakeholders

"EPA study looks beyond recycling for waste diversion Jan. 27 -- A new study funded in part by the U.S. EPA, examines city-based composting as a method of waste diversion. The Center for a Competitive Waste Industry examined composting programs in…"

Jan 27, 2010

jeri leigh siss commented on Annabel Khouri's group Regional Zero Waste Collaborative

"Hey all, I came across this and was not sure if it would be of value to the group/city/etc. Thought I would pass along anyway. ICLEI's Sustainability Planning Toolkit, based on the model pioneered by City of New York's PlaNYC, contains…"

Dec 18, 2009

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Redefining Foodservice Waste Management: What's Next (exerpt)

Redefining Foodservice Waste Management: What's NextBy Andrew Shakman, President, CEO LeanPath, Inc. -- Foodservice Equipment and SuppliesWith these challenging economic times – and in a society increasingly focused on sustainability – it's no longer advisable for operators to treat waste as a peripheral concern. We spend massive dollars to purchase food and supplies that become waste and our discards…See More

Dec 18, 2009

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Your organization: Nature Friendly Products

Your website: http://www.nfpco.com

What attracts you to the concept of zero waste?: The company I represent, Nature Friendly Products™, is dedicated to offering a complete line of fully biodegradable and compostable food service tableware, cutlery, cold cups, straws and trash bags for the food service industry. We produce more than 200 food service items that are 100% biodegradable and compostable, returning quickly, safely, and completely to nature.
Our products are fully compostable within 50-100 days in commercial composting facilities, providing consumers with a safe, eco-friendly alternative to landfill disposal. Our products can be sent to the composting facility as used—no scraping or sorting required. Nature Friendly Products meet BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) standards for compostability, are California ASTMD Approved and US Compost Council Certified.

What motivated you to join ZeroWasteNEO.org?: Share resources, Network with others, Find potential clients

What do you need to learn to be able to take action towards Zero Waste?: How to change not only my habits, but the habits of those around me.

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North Carolina bans plastic bottles from state landfills

North Carolina bans plastic bottles from state landfills

Sept. 30 -- A North Carolina law goes into effect Oct. 1 banning plastic bottles from state landfills.

The law also dictates oil filters and wooden pallets must be kept out of landfills.

The state already bans materials such as scrap rubber and aluminum cans from the solid waste stream.

The law aims to encourage recycling and provide for the growing state recycling industry, North Carolina… Continue

Posted on September 30, 2009 at 2:30pm

A step in the right direction.... Anaerobic manure digester to power 500 homes in Wash.

Anaerobic manure digester to power 500 homes in Wash.

Sept. 22 -- A new anaerobic manure digester in Skagit County, Wash., is expected to produce enough electricity to meet the needs of 500 homes.

The digester project in Rexville is being developed by Farm Power, a renewable energy company that is providing the power through Puget Sound Energy´s Green Power Program.

The digester is being dedicated on Monday, Sept. 28, according to Farm Power. The facility… Continue

Posted on September 22, 2009 at 12:23pm

Another Reason to Hate Ann Arbor....

Come on, Cleveland! Let's get our name on the map! Tell our story, gain momentum, push it through and make Cleveland a Sustainable force to be reckoned with!

Contractor, company open Green Project Institute in Mich.

Aug. 19 -- A general contractor and construction management company is opening the Green Project Institute in Ann Arbor, Mich.

The institute will focus on energy efficiency, water efficiency and sustainable commercial construction, said J.S. Vig… Continue

Posted on August 19, 2009 at 3:11pm

U.S. Business Coalition Endorses ‘Green’ Manufacturing Bill - OH Shows Support

U.S. Business Coalition Endorses ‘Green’ Manufacturing Bill

The Senate bill (H.R. 3083) “Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology (IMPACT) Act,” is targeted at boosting domestic clean energy manufacturing and ensuring that new clean energy jobs stay in the United States. The bill would provide resources for small and medium-sized manufacturers through a 2-year, $30-billion manufacturing revolving loan fund, which will help them to become more energy… Continue

Posted on August 7, 2009 at 11:18am

If they can do it, why can't we?

Tesco Diverts 100% of UK Waste From Landfills

Here are some of the ways Tesco, which has 2,315 stores in the UK, is diverting its waste:

* Re-using waste meat to generate fuel through a third-party plant which goes back into the national grid as electricity – at present, 5,000 tons of waste meat generates about 2,500 megawatt hours of renewable electricity.

* Turning recycled carrier bags into refuse bags

* Recycling used cardboard boxes to make new ones which… Continue

Posted on August 7, 2009 at 11:16am

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At 10:58am on December 16, 2009, jeri leigh siss said…: I would love to meet after the holiday. You can email me some dates and times that work for you and we can go from there. Ilook forward to working with you!
Kind regards,
Jeri Leigh
216.464.5490 x113
jlsiss@nfpco.com

At 10:19am on December 16, 2009, kathleen j dowdell said…: Jeri:
I would be interested in your products for my department. I could also recommend you to other administrators. Perhaps we could get together after the holidays to look at your products.
Thanks.

At 3:03pm on September 21, 2009, Jennifer Hancox said…: Thanks for the invitation! LeanPath is working hard to help everyone see the benefits in reducing waste at the source - not just diversion or composting.

Keep up the good work everyone! Every little bit helps.

At 10:32am on August 7, 2009, Nicole Sheets said…: Thanks!! Thanks for the invite..

At 9:36am on August 7, 2009, Annabel Khouri said…: Hi Jeri Leigh,

Nice to see you on zerowasteneo. It was nice seeing you this week at the E4S event and the composting stakeholders meeting in Akron. Hope all is well.
Annabel