BioCycle

15/07/2025

CA produces close to 20% of U.S. milk supply and is key to the industry's reduction strategies.

Dairy Cares announced that the state's dairy farms will achieve an annual reduction of 5 million metric tons of methane (5 MMTCO2e/year) in 2025.

14/07/2025

The “Denver Resilient Landscapes” program will evaluate updates to current landscape requirements within the city and promote water-wise landscapes, reduce turfgrass, support pollinators, and increase urban tree canopy.

The State of Colorado passed SB24-005 in 2024 that prohibits new non-functional turf throughout the state. Cities are required by SB 24-005 to update their codes and enact this requirement by January 2026.

11/07/2025

This Washington State University study will help develop factors for that better reflect modern composting operations in Washington state, including mechanical aeration and common feedstocks, such as mixed and .

Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) are wrapping up a study on composting emissions that was funded by the state’s Department of Ecology in 2023.

10/07/2025

The Facility Chapter of the Environmental Code “strikes a balance between environmental protection and practicality, benefitting both communities and the environment,” said Environment Minister Travis Keisig when announcing the new regulations.

The province of Saskatchewan in Canada has amended its composting facility regulations to facilitate smaller composting facilities to operate with “less administrative burden” …

08/07/2025

There are now more than 30 drop-off sites throughout Franklin County, Ohio. A new Food Waste Drop Off Expansion Program has been launched to expand existing programs or create new ones. The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio provides 100% reimbursement of the costs, which include procurement of carts, an enclosure and signage.

The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio has expanded its food waste recycling program offerings …

07/07/2025

While similar laws have been adopted by Maine, Oregon, Colorado, California, Minnesota, and Maryland, Washington’s differs from the other states in that it includes a fund dedicated to supporting systems such as refillable soda bottles and durable, take-out container systems.

The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law “updates the state’s recycling system and reduces unnecessary packaging, funds statewide collection services, and ensures materials put in curbside bins are recycled,” notes a Zero Waste Washington press release.

03/07/2025

“Every Fourth of July, America fires up the grill. Then, it throws away about 20% of the food meant for the occasion.”

01/07/2025

In-vessel system gives Flying Change (equestrian) Farms a leg up for its and stable bedding waste.

Flying Change Farms, an equestrian boarding and training facility in Loomis, California, recently commissioned an in-vessel composting system to process manure and stable waste.

30/06/2025

Are you looking for a step-by-step guide on establishing residential drop-off sites?

New guide for Central Ohio communities offers a step-by-step approach to establish residential food waste drop-off sites.

27/06/2025

ain’t until it’s .

Compost ain’t compost until it’s compost. It’s as simple as that.

26/06/2025

Each state profile included in the American Biogas Council's tracker includes rank for potential, current output, number of projects that could be added, and and feedstocks available.

Each state's fact sheet shows how the state ranks for its biogas potential, its current biogas output, the number of biogas projects that could be added, and feedstock available.

24/06/2025

California Association of Food Banks report finds that while most CA are receiving more donations, they are also getting more spoiled or unwanted donations which they must then dispose of themselves, incurring costs …

SB 1383 requires large food businesses such as supermarkets and wholesalers to donate their excess edible food to food recovery organizations, such as food banks.