Chris Foote, Sustainability Manager, Wegmans and Ryan Cooper, VP of Circular Economy Solutions, Rubicon

Diverse material streams. Complex logistics. Specific donation requirements. The unique characteristics of grocery stores can make cost-effective food waste landfill diversion challenging.  With the support of emerging technologies, hauler networks, and better infrastructure, leading food distributors such as Wegmans are tapping into the vast potential of food donation and organics recycling. In this joint speaking session, Wegmans and Rubicon will discuss solutions to grocery stores’ landfill diversion challenges through technology, innovation, and collaboration— reaping promising results that benefit society, the bottom line, and the environment.