Organic Waste Reports
Characterization and Management of Organic Waste in North America – White Paper
Date of Release:
05/03/2018
Diverting organic waste away from landfills using sustainable management practices has quickly become a priority for North American policy-makers, industry stakeholders and the general public. The CEC’s White Paper on the Characterization and Management of Organic Waste in North America takes on the issue of organic waste in Canada, Mexico and the United States, addresses essential questions and features the key findings of the accompanying foundational report. Challenges, gaps and recommendations for expanded organic waste recovery in North America conclude the paper, creating a go-to resource for government decision-makers and industry stakeholders assessing organic waste management opportunities.
Characterization and Management of Organic Waste in North America – Foundational Report
Date of Release:
05/03/2018
The Characterization and Management of Organic Waste in North America is a comprehensive report presenting a complete picture of organic waste diversion and processing in North America. Produced as part of the CEC’s North American Initiative on Organic Waste Diversion and Processing, the report focuses on specific types of organic waste—such as food, yard, paper and wood waste—in the residential and the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The report concludes with recommendations for public sector decision makers, industry stakeholders, and trilateral collaboration. Key players looking to reform their organic waste management practices and make greener decisions will benefit from the wealth of data, analysis and ideas in this report.