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Walmart Inc. is rolling out technology to help store associates increase the sustainability of the retailer’s food waste stream. The discount giant is implementing new technology from organics recycler Denali, as well as simplified processes, to aid associates in more efficiently "depackaging" food waste. Called Zero Depack, the new program removes expired food intended for the waste stream from its packaging.

Walmart targets food waste with in-store 'depackaging' solution

Walmart is partnering with Denali and will roll out depackaging services that can help improve the food waste recycling process at more than 1,000 Walmart and Sam’s Club locations nationwide. The depackaging tech aims to help drive operational efficiencies for Walmart associates and, based on early testing, has increased...

Walmart keeps tech at the forefront

Denali, recycler of organic materials, announced a collaboration with Walmart to roll out innovative depackaging services that can help improve the food waste recycling process at more than a thousand Walmart and Sam’s Club locations nationwide. The innovative depackaging technology aims to help drive operational efficiencies for Walmart enterprise associates, and based on early testing, has increased the volume of potentially reusable organic content recovered from participating Walmart and Sam’s Club locations by more than 60% and reduced their compactor trash by an estimated 12%. As of today, the program has launched in over 1,400 Walmart and Sam’s Club locations in more than 16 markets across the country including Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Indianapolis, Phoenix and cities across New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut – with rollout to continue nationwide into 2025.

Denali and Walmart Collaborate to Rollout Innovative Organic Recycling and Reuse Technology Across Thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club Stores Nationwide

Image: Denali’s depackaging process separates food from its packaging materials, producing a cleaner stream of organic material that can be turned into animal feed or compost. | Denali. The retail giant recently launched two partnerships aimed at recycling food waste and enabling better-informed food-sourcing decisions. Walmart partners with ‘depackaging’...

Waste Not Tech Partnerships Helping Walmart Optimize Food Value Chain

Walmart and organics recycler Denali have installed technology for “depackaging” food waste in the back of more than 1,400 Walmart stores and Sam’'s Clubs, Walmart U.S. Vice President of Facility Services RJ Zanes wrote in a company post on Monday. With the solution, workers toss expired items...

Walmart brings food waste reduction tech to 1.4K stores

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

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Americans are snapping up small cars again, not because they want to, but because it's what they can afford. Why it matters: Higher sticker prices, plus lofty borrowing rates, are making it harder for people to buy the new car of their dreams, so they often have to settle for a smaller vehicle or look for a bargain on a used car.

Small cars are hot again — because they're cheap

Phoenix, AZ

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Tesota, a new uptown Phoenix restaurant serving "global comfort food," opened earlier this summer with a killer happy hour deal that makes its menu taste even better.The big picture: Tesota, from the group behind Gallo Blanco and Otro Cafe, took over the space previously occupied by Southern Rail, at Camelback Road and Third Avenue.It's a scratch kitchen that aims to provide global cuisine with local ingredients.The intrigue: The focal point of the restaurant's happy hour menu, available daily from 2pm to 6pm, is its $36 pizza, wine and salad combo, which includes a bottle of house red or white wine,...

Tesota: New central Phoenix restaurant with a killer happy hour menu

Steve B Howard

Okay, here are the final four most reliable cars ever built (according to what I was able to find). If you read the first two articles I wrote you already know Japanese cars rank high on this list. If you haven't read those articles yet, well here is your chance.

Most Reliable Cars: The Final Four

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Long Grove, IL

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I went out with some friends over the weekend. A friend of ours was in charge of picking where we were going to eat. They live in the northern suburbs, so this place would be a surprise and a possible fun new experience. The restaurant that was chosen was Enzo and Lucia Ristorante in Long Grove.

Bad Food - Horrible Service- My Personal Experience at this Popular Long Grove Restaurant

Mars — a company known for its candy bars but that also makes other food and pet food — is joining a chorus of CPGs that are casting doubt on achieving their 2025 packaging circularity aims ahead of next year. The company reported in its recently released 2023...

Mars doubts it can achieve 2025 sustainable packaging targets

Portland, OR

Is one man's trash another person's treasure … or simply trash? Portlanders appear torn over whether "free piles" are a good way to pass on used belongings or if they just make neighborhood sidewalks dirtier. Why it matters: Free piles — sometimes boxes of worn clothes, books, or household...

"Free piles" divide Portlanders, who see trash or treasure

Kristen Wood

Some things are just better when they’re homemade, like a batch of chocolate chip cookies or a crusty loaf of bread. But what about kombucha, herbal tea or ancient grain beer?

Sipping Toward Sustainability: Reviving Traditional Beverages for a Greener Future

Washington, DC

It's 2008. D.C. ramen staples Toki Underground and Daikaya are still years away from opening. And British-born Wagamama just announced they're expanding to D.C. Fast forward 16 years and a huge D.C. ramen wave later, and the first DMV branch of Wagamama U.S. — the eighth in the country — is opening in Clarendon on Thursday.

Wagamama is finally opening its first DMV location

Charlotte, NC

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport will open two new skybridges on Wednesday, July 31.Why it matters: Passengers will no longer have to cross eight lanes of traffic when traveling from the hourly deck and car rental area to the terminal entrance.What to expect: If you're coming from the hourly deck, you'll head to level five to access the skybridge, which will lead you to level three of the terminal.You must use either the skybridge or the underground walkways to access the terminal and hourly deck starting Wednesday.This requirement doesn't apply to passengers using airport or hotel shuttles, rideshares or curbside dropoffs...

Charlotte Douglas International Airport completes skybridges

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

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Ayer, MA

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It's up to a bankruptcy judge to decide whether to let Steward Health Care close two hospitals next month and accept emergency financial relief from Massachusetts.Why it matters: Residents in Dorchester and Ayer are losing a lifeline once Steward closes Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center, respectively, patient advocates and lawmakers say.Catch up fast: Steward announced plans Friday to close the two hospitals by Aug. 31 if approved by the judge, after they failed to receive qualified bids.Steward got bids from "reputable buyers" for six other hospitals, including Elizabeth's Medical Center in Brighton, per the court filing.The company had...

As Steward closes 2 hospitals, "nothing that the state can do," gov says

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Walmart tackles food waste with new tech

About 1,400 Walmart and Sam's Club stores are now using a system that could double the amount of food waste each location is able to recycle....

Walmart tackles food waste with new tech

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