Scientists have discovered how to turn agricultural waste and food scraps into a new global source of protein.

A new study reveals that converting food waste into biochar could offer a powerful and affordable way to remove greenhouse gases while addressing a growing waste management challenge.

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Over 160 million tons of food waste is generated each year from food growers and processors. Some of it is byproducts; sometimes, it’s ...

CARLISLE - Cumberland County commissioners voted Wednesday to join a budding inter-governmental effort to help push for greater regulation of the use of food processing by-products as fertilizer on ...

Whether a cell phone, air conditioner, or entire industrial facility, many of the appliances and technologies we use produce a lot of heat. This “waste heat” is warming our planet. About 20-50% of ...

State rules on spreading food processing waste as fertilizer don't give a clear picture of what is being spread, according to the Beaver Water District's environmental manager. Both the state and the ...

State Rep. Paul Friel, D-26th Dist., has introduced a bill (H.B. 2393) that seeks to change the way Pennsylvania handles food processing residue — addressing the hazards this waste can cause for rural ...

Company seeks investment to scale its process for converting biodegradable waste into biosecure feed and fertilizer.