Press release from O-Town Compost

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – O-Town Compost is excited to announce the launch of its convenient, odor- and pest-free food waste collection service in Gainesville. As a Food Waste Collector registered with the City of Gainesville, O-Town Compost will offer commercial establishments and multi-family properties the service needed for them to comply with the City’s food waste ordinances passed in July 2022.

“Diverting food waste for composting instead of disposal in the landfill is a significant part of the City of Gainesville’s Zero Waste Initiative. Our mission is to reduce the amount of food waste going to the landfill and make nutrient-rich compost to support this community and its local food systems,” said Richard Devereaux, Gainesville General Manager of O-Town Compost.

O-Town Compost expects to begin distribution of its collection bins to its commercial establishment and multi-family property partners beginning October 1, 2024, with regular collection routes scheduled to commence immediately thereafter. The food waste that O-Town Compost collects will be transported to Gaston Mulch & Soil’s Gainesville composting site for processing into soil amendment.

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Crystals, the first and only grower of Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™) sugarcane in the U.S., is proud to celebrate National Organic Month by highlighting its unique commitment to regenerative agriculture. With decades of experience in regenerative farming practices, Florida Crystals is excited to mark a new record at its one-of-a-kind agricultural compost facility along with announcing updated graphics on its packaging that display the ROC™ certification, both of which emphasize its regenerative mission to mimic nature in our farming practices, actively improve soil health, increase carbon drawdown and create a resilient food supply.

Florida Crystals’ compost facility is the embodiment of its regenerative philosophy.

Florida Crystals' compost facility is the embodiment of its regenerative philosophy. Already one of the top 10 largest compost facilities in the country, it reached a new milestone, producing 100,000 tons of compost in one season for the first time. The facility, which is integrated into Florida Crystals' sugar milling complex in Pahokee, FL, plays a crucial role in achieving all of the company's five Pillars of Regenerative Agriculture: improve soil health, upcycle byproducts, increase biodiversity, reduce synthetic materials and conserve water.

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