2018 MIDWEST FOOD RECOVERY SUMMIT

Food Waste Solutions

The Center for EcoTechnology helps people and businesses save energy and reduce waste.

MARKET DEVELOPMENT

MARKET DEVELOPMENT

MARKET DEVELOPMENT

MARKET DEVELOPMENT

RECYCLINGWORKS IN MASSACHUSETTS

RecyclingWorks MA is funded by MassDEP, delivered under contract by the Center for EcoTechnology

www.recyclingworksma.com

Comply with MassDEP waste bansMaximize waste diversion Save moneyImprove customer/employee satisfaction

RECYCLINGWORKS PROGRAM MODEL

• De-coupling regulatory enforcement from technical assistance

• “No horse in the race”

• No-cost assistance

Massachusetts Commercial Food Waste Ban Economic Impact Analysis

• From October 2014 – December 2016• Stimulated $175 million in economic activity• Created over 900 jobs• About $50 million in additional investment

planned

Source: Massachusetts Commercial Food Waste Ban Economic Impact Analysis, 2016

Big Y Recycling Program after Technical Assistance

Inquiries Received from Outside Massachusetts 2014-2018

wastedfood@cetonline.org888-813-8552

www.wastedfood.cetonline.org

www.chlpi.org/food_library/

Thank you!

Lorenzo MacalusoDirector of Client Services

Lorenzo.Macaluso@cetonline.org413.586.7350 x248www.cetonline.orgwww.wastedfood.cetonline.org