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Article: Study data from University of Hawaii provide new insights into waste management research.
- Article from:
- Ecology, Environment & Conservation
- Article date:
- January 23, 2009
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According to recent research published in the journal Waste Management, "Information on food waste disposal and oil recycling methods and recycled amounts is reported."
"Data were obtained from a mail and phone survey of all licensed food establishments in Hawaii conducted in 2004 and 2005. Of 8253 licensed food establishments, 5033 completed surveys. it was found that relationships exist between food establishment size (measured by the number of meals served per day or the number of employees) and the amount of food an establishment recycled; establishment type and recycling behavior; and establishment type and amount recycled," wrote W.K. Okazaki and ...