The Most Wasted Foods in American Homes (And How to Save Them)
Learn all about the grocery items that are wasted the most, and ways that you can help save those foods through better storage, food donation, a little creativity in the kitchen, and composting as a last resort.
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Business Spotlight: Sustainability Is Baked into Rhino Foods
What started in the 1980’s as a small frozen custard shop, is today a national supplier of ready-to-eat cookie dough for ice cream makers, food distributors, and restaurants. But, at…
CSWD Breaks Ground on New $38 Million Recycling Facility
WILLISTON, VT — The Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) has officially broken ground on a new, state-of-the-art Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) in Williston—a timely milestone that comes just days before…
New Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Project
New Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) Update (1/29/2026) The new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) construction is underway! Follow our progress through the photo gallery below. We will update the gallery with new…
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