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How food banks prevented 1.8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions last year


How food banks prevented 1.8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions last year

Stay up to date with LAist. If you like this article, you’ll also love our daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday you’ll get fresh, community-inspired stories to keep you up to date with our independent local news. The latest annual impact report from the Global Foodbanking Network – a nonprofit that works with […]

Madison in talks about $327,000 soil project at main landfill


Madison in talks about 7,000 soil project at main landfill

MARSHALL – The floor of Madison County’s largest landfill is in need of major renovation. The county received an update on planned major renovations to the floor. Waste Management Director Sam Lunsford appeared before the Madison County Board of Commissioners on August 13 to discuss the project, adding that the project will cost approximately $327,000. […]

Planned waste transfer station in Avoca angers residents; developer promises answers at special meeting | News


Planned waste transfer station in Avoca angers residents; developer promises answers at special meeting | News

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Florida’s “most pristine street” is in Fort Lauderdale. Here’s why


Florida’s “most pristine street” is in Fort Lauderdale. Here’s why

Three recycling rules from Asheville GreenWorks Asheville GreenWorks Recycling Rules. If you’re from Florida, you may not think that the streets of this Florida city are “pristine.” But a recent survey by Waste Removal USA found that travelers surveyed said one of the 100 cleanest streets in the U.S. was in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Granted, […]

MMSD urges Greater Milwaukee area to reduce water use before heavy rains


MMSD urges Greater Milwaukee area to reduce water use before heavy rains

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has urged residents to limit their water usage to reduce the risk of combined sewer overloads ahead of heavy rains expected to hit the Milwaukee area later this evening. The sewer district is asking residents to take shorter showers, postpone doing laundry and dishes until another day and empty rain […]

Numerous sewage leaks reported in Sarasota and Manatee during Debby


Numerous sewage leaks reported in Sarasota and Manatee during Debby

Flooding of Philippi Creek threatens homes on River Ridge Dr. in Sarasota Stormwater runoff from Tropical Storm Debby threatens homes along Philippi Creek on River Ridge Dr. in Sarasota Local communities have reported significant amounts of wastewater leaks during Tropical Storm Debby. Since August 4, at least 6.6 million gallons of sewage have been spilled […]

USDA grant helps Fertile Ground further reduce local food waste


USDA grant helps Fertile Ground further reduce local food waste

How to organize your pantry and store food properly Reduce food waste by organizing your pantry. problem solved According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 30 to 40 percent of the total food supply is wasted, which equates to about 60 billion kilograms of food in 2010, worth $161 billion. Local organization Fertile Ground Cooperative, […]