National Grocers Association Strongly Supports Resolution to Halt EPA’s Burdensome Refrigeration Regulations 

The compliance deadlines, which begin as early as January 1, 2026, combined with inflated costs for new refrigerants and updated equipment, disproportionately affect independent grocers, many of whom cannot implement these changes within the mandated timelines. 

EPA: Identifying Sustainable Food Service and Food Service Ware

When looking to make your food service sustainable, there are many options to consider. This webpage provides some resources on sustainable food service practices (e.g. food and beverage offerings, waste management options, energy and water efficient operations, etc.) as well as some of the products that may be provided under these services (e.g. plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, take-out containers, etc.).

EPA’s Senior Agriculture Advisor Visits Fruit Tree Research Station with USApple and Growers

Much of the research happening at the Research Station has implications for finding resistance to diseases like fire blight – a bacterial disease that can very quickly wipe out entire apple orchards. Other research on greenhouse gas mitigation opportunities in orchards could be key to serving as another agriculture-based solution to address climate change.

FDA, USDA and EPA Propose National Strategy to Reduce U.S. Food Loss and Waste

December 14, 2023 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a national strategy that will drive progress toward the national goal to reduce food loss and waste in the U.S. by 50% by 2030. This action is a continuation of the three agencies’ collaborative efforts to build a more sustainable future.

eatCleaner Fruit and Veggie Wash Receives EPA Safer Choice Label

May 23, 2023 Grow Green Industries

Grow Green Industries, Inc., the makers of eatCleaner® is proud to announce that our eatCleaner® Fruit and Veggie Wash products are now certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safer Choice program and have earned the Safer Choice label. Safer Choice is a voluntary EPA program that certifies cleaning and other products made with ingredients that are safer for people, pets and the planet.