RE:CIRCLE Ontario Diverts 27,000 Tons of Food Waste from Landfills in California
RE:CIRCLE Ontario's inaugural sustainability report highlights significant progress in diverting food waste from landfills, showcasing the company's role in advancing environmental sustainability efforts in California.
RE:CIRCLE Ontario, a division of RE:CIRCLE Solutions, has made a significant impact in the fight against food waste, diverting nearly 27,000 metric tons of organic waste from landfills in California in 2024. This achievement is detailed in the company's inaugural sustainability report, which underscores the importance of innovative waste management strategies in meeting both state and national environmental goals.
The U.S. foodservice industry's annual expenditure on wasted pre-consumer food is estimated at $162 billion, a figure that underscores the economic and environmental stakes of inefficient waste management. With California setting high targets and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency aiming for a 50% reduction in food loss and waste by 2030, the pressure is on for grocers, producers, and retailers to comply with regulatory requirements. RE:CIRCLE Ontario's efforts demonstrate how organic waste repurposing can serve as a viable path to compliance and sustainability.
Clemens Stockreiter, Founder of RE:CIRCLE Solutions, expressed pride in the company's achievements, emphasizing the responsibility to lead by example in organic waste management. The company's operations not only diverted significant amounts of waste but also repurposed it into valuable products such as animal feed and biofuel, contributing to a circular economy.
Key metrics from the report include the diversion of 27,000 metric tons of waste, the generation of 1,781 metric tons of CO₂e, and an impressive greenhouse gas avoidance of 13,861 metric tons of CO₂e. These figures highlight the environmental benefits of RE:CIRCLE Ontario's operations, which are supported by a dedicated manufacturing site, a fleet of 10 owned trucks and trailers, and advanced traceability systems via its proprietary TraceOS platform.
With over 100 customers and collaborations with more than 10 commodity recycling partners across Southern California, RE:CIRCLE Ontario is at the forefront of sustainable waste management. For those interested in learning more about the company's efforts, the full 2024 Sustainability Report is available at https://recircleorganics.com/reports/sustainability-report-2024/.