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News & stories on food waste diversion

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Waste DiveJun 26, 2026

Washington eases organics contamination limit in proposed rule

Washington state proposes easing contamination limits in organics materials management rules — a development with major implications for compost quality and AD policy.

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Yahoo / The Cool DownMay 24, 2026

Gardener says 'organic' soil came with a rogue plastic bag inside: 'Is there anything safe these days?'

A consumer's discovery of plastic in a bag of 'organic' soil highlights the real-world consequences of contamination in commercial compost products.

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Waste DiveApr 29, 2026

Divert opens Longview facility, closes Mitsubishi-led funding round

Divert expands its national footprint with a new Longview facility and a major investment round led by Mitsubishi.

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BioCycleApr 7, 2026

Food Waste Depackaging Regulation: Microplastics in Compost & Digestate

How regulators are addressing microplastic contamination from depackaged food waste in finished compost and digestate streams.

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BioCycleApr 7, 2026

State Food Waste Policy: Maryland, New Jersey, New York

A look at how three Northeast states are advancing food waste diversion mandates and infrastructure.

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Waste DiveApr 1, 2026

Minnesota regulations support anaerobic digester at Dem-Con with Kanadevia Inova

New state rules help advance a Twin Cities anaerobic digestion project pairing Dem-Con with technology provider Kanadevia Inova.

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BioCycleMar 24, 2026

2026 Farm Bill: Organics Infrastructure, Composting & AD

What the 2026 Farm Bill could mean for federal investment in composting and anaerobic digestion infrastructure.

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Waste DiveFeb 27, 2026

ReFED corporate food waste impact report shows pact progress

ReFED's latest report tracks corporate commitments and measurable progress on reducing food waste.

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BioCycleSep 23, 2025

Generate Upcycle: Turning Food Waste Into Energy

How Generate Upcycle is scaling anaerobic digestion to convert food waste into renewable energy and soil-building digestate.

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