Environmental officials are preparing to ban hospitals, universities, hotels, large restaurants, and other big businesses and institutions in Massachusetts from discarding food waste in the trash beginning in 2014, a measure that in coming years they hope to extend to homes as well. Officials said the proposed rules, designed to save space in landfills and reduce emissions of gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, will make Massachusetts the first state with such a comprehensive prohibition on commercial food waste.
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That which was old is new again... had this system for years - I am sure this new version will be much more expensive for everyone.
I can picture it now. The Garbage Police will roll up in their armored hybrid SUV's and raid the homes of those who discarded banana peels in their trash. Brave New World!!