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Talking Tech with Waste360’s 2020 Innovator Award Recipient
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Talking Tech with Waste360’s 2020 Innovator Award RecipientTalking Tech with Waste360’s 2020 Innovator Award Recipient

Michael R. Schmidt of BioHiTech Global discusses his career, advancements in technology and how BioHiTech is working to reduce food waste and turn MSW into alternative fuel.

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Uman of 412 Food Rescue Fights Food Waste, Hunger
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Meet the 2020 Waste360 40 Under 40 Awards Recipients
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Meet the 2020 Waste360 40 Under 40 Awards RecipientsMeet the 2020 Waste360 40 Under 40 Awards Recipients
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