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Engaging tenants in food scraps diversion programs for multifamily housing

by New York State Pollution Prevention Institute, Sherri Hamilton

November 10, 2025

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Before Diving In: Establishing a foundation for food scraps diversion programs for multifamily buildings

by New York State Pollution Prevention Institute, Sherri Hamilton

July 8, 2025

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Port Authority of NY and NJ’s ‘zero waste’ plan propelled by new study

by New York State Pollution Prevention Institute

November 22, 2024

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NYSP2I asked students to reduce food spoilage by rethinking packaging—here’s what happened

by Chris Whitebell

October 24, 2023

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Can black soldier flies offset the impacts of food waste and overfishing? This Buffalo startup thinks so.

by Golisano Institute for Sustainability, New York State Pollution Prevention Institute

July 13, 2023

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Q&A with Dana Gunders, Executive Director of ReFED Inc.

by Golisano Institute for Sustainability, New York State Pollution Prevention Institute

June 14, 2023

A closeup of wooden pieces from a board game are lined up with icons representing different stages of a supply chain. Someone's fingers are pictured placing them.

Should small businesses calculate Scope 3 emissions? Yes—here’s why.

by Golisano Institute for Sustainability

May 30, 2023

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How an NYSP2I reimbursement program is helping the state waste less food

by Chris Whitebell

November 2, 2022

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Can New York manufacturers flourish under the Climate Act? Yes—here’s how

by Chris Whitebell

October 26, 2022

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Five ways to foster a circular economy for electric vehicles

by Chris Whitebell

December 16, 2021

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Why "less is more" when it comes to residential solar subsidies

by Chris Whitebell

December 7, 2021

A pile of electronic waste (e-waste)

Will tech-hungry U.S. consumers cut out single-function electronics for the circular economy?

by Chris Whitebell

September 27, 2021

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