The Center for EcoTechnology (CET) helps people and businesses save energy and reduce waste. We make green make sense.
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While the holidays mean fun memories and festive cheer, all of those celebrations can create a lot of waste! Read this article to find out which of your decorations should be recycled, reused, trashed, or composted. centerforecotechnology.org/w…
Are you a teacher or school administrator in Connecticut looking to start a food donation program at your school? This document from @ctdeepnews can help get you started! wastedfood.cetonline.org/wp-…
Curious how much meat and fish waste is generated in your Connecticut community? Wondering what the distribution of #organicwaste generators looks like across the state? Check out these insightful maps and resources from @ctdeepnews: portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Waste-Man…
Energy efficiency & electrification incentive programs from utilities can help create a fossil fuel-free future. With support from @publicpowerorg, CET and MMWEC built a model to aid public utilities setting effective incentives. Read the full report here: centerforecotechnology.org/c…
This resource, compiled by @ctdeepnews, provides a running list of #foodwaste composting and #anaerobicdigestion facilities in Connecticut. The table also lists the types of organic waste accepted at each location: portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Waste-Man…
Congrats to @UMassBoston Center for Sustainable Enterprise & Regional Competitiveness for securing a $350,000 grant from @EPA to help breweries implement more #sustainablepractices, such as reducing waste, conserving energy, and more! @MABrewersGuild craftbrewingbusiness.com/new…
Are you looking to start a #fooddonation program at your small Connecticut-based business? Learn how to get started on donating food to the @CTFoodShare at the following link: ctfoodbank.org/donate/ways-t… @CTDEEPNews
30-40% of food in the US goes to waste. One way to divert this waste from landfills is through anaerobic digestion. To learn more about this innovative process, visit our blog post. centerforecotechnology.org/a…
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Can we get a drumroll for this year’s RRR-Palooza lineup? November 15-17 (7-8 pm), we’ve got 3 fantastic webinars planned. Learn why we have recycling rules, hear from reuse champs, and see how mattresses and textiles are reused and recycled. Register now: bit.ly/3SBbicq
As Wegmans puts it, "Using food as it is intended, to feed people." CET captured stories from NJ businesses—such as @HelloFresh, Plant Base, & @Wegmans—that tackle #wastedfood solutions with strategies such as anaerobic digestion, #fooddonation, & more: wastedfood.cetonline.org/wp-…
What do a British pub, a beloved convenience store, an adventurous eatery, and a local marketplace have in common? They're all committed to reducing food waste with help from CET and @ledcmetro! Visit the link below to read their inspiring stories. centerforecotechnology.org/w…
Thank you to everyone who attended & presented at our Reducing, Rescuing, & Recycling #WastedFood event at @wesleyan_u on Tuesday; including, but not limited to The Kitchen at Futures, Perk on Main, Tracy Babbidge, @CTDEEPNews, Jennifer Kleindienst, & Kim O'Rourke! #zerowaste
“It is important to celebrate small successes, encourage staff to get on board with this good work and avoid getting caught up in small imperfections.”Thanks for featuring @johnnyslnchntte and their efforts to #reducewaste, @BioCycleMag! #nowastedfood
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In Connecticut, nearly a quarter of the waste stream is composed of food, which contributes to the creation of greenhouse gas emissions. To address this issue, Waste Free Greenwich & CET launched the Greenwich Food Matters Challenge: centerforecotechnology.org/g… @CTDEEPNews
During a site visit, an #Environmental Specialist will learn more about your operations & develop potential solutions/opportunities for efficiency & savings. Contact us to implement a #wastereduction strategy for your Connecticut business. @ctdeepnews bit.ly/3RkrcYj
It's Recycle Your Mercury Thermostat Day! Thermostats were produced w/ mercury until the early 2000s & present health & environmental hazards. We work w/ @tstat_recycle & @Covanta to provide resources for identifying & safely managing mercury products: thermostat-recycle.org/progr…
Is compostableware a good fit for your business? Learn how to incorporate compostableware and other waste reduction strategies into your food business. bit.ly/3pYAo92 @ctdeepnews #compost #sustainablebusiness #reducewaste
Home energy efficiency, weatherization, and sustainability can have big impacts on personal and public health. Read our newest blog post to learn about 3 common home issues and their health effects: centerforecotechnology.org/h…
CET captured stories of businesses that bring #wastedfood prevention to life. Read how these businesses track waste, repurpose surplus, & #reducewaste, ultimately leading to creative reuse & potential savings measures. @Leanpath @EPAGreatLakes wastedfood.cetonline.org/wp-…
