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"Building on the 2015 Food Scrap Composting Challenges and Solutions in Illinois Report produced by recent collaboration with the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition (IFSC), Seven Generations Ahead (SGA) contracted Skumatz Economic Research Associates (SERA) to identify the problems associated with landfilling organics, food scraps in particular, and recommend solutions emphasizing the development of the Illinois sustainable food industry.
"There are two major barriers and recommendations for industry development. Based on extensive literature review, structured interviews, data analysis and input-output modeling, the composting industry in Illinois faces two main industry barriers: a lengthy and expensive permitting process, and low end-use demand particularly in agricultural sectors. The most critical areas of focus for the state of Illinois in further developing the composting industry are: simplifying the permitting process for food scrap composters, and driving the local economic engine by increasing small-scale farmer demand for compost as an agricultural product."
Impact of Vermont's Food Waste Ban on Residents and Food Businesses
"Following implementation of Vermont’s food waste ban, residents reported increasing the amount of food waste that they separate from their trash by 48% (from 48% to 71%). The leading disposal method for food waste is composting (46% of all food waste disposal).
"Support for and knowledge of the food waste ban is high among Vermont’s food retail and food service professionals, and few continue to dump food waste in the trash."
