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U.S. Gets Serious About Composting But Plans Lack Critical Protections

Three federal agencies are working together to help reduce food waste and increase composting. But their plans don't include key environmental and public health protections.

2 February 2024

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Just Zero Urges Maine to Uphold Waste and Sewage Sludge Reforms

Just Zero calls on Maine to reject efforts to undermine reforms aimed at protecting the state’s environment and its residents from improper waste management and toxic chemicals in sewage sludge.

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