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Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Emerald Ecovations Partners With Octoen, an Advanced Composting Machine Manufacturer
New partnership allows businesses to turn food waste and compostables into fertilizer within 24 hours HUNTINGTON, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2025 / Emerald Ecovations, a leader in sustainable solutions for foodservice, facilities, and packaging, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Octoen, an innovative manufacturer of electric composting systems that turn food waste and approved compostables into high-efficiency compost fertilizer within 12-24 hours. This partnership positions Emerald Ecovations as the authorized dealer for Octoen's cutting-edge composting systems across the United States, furthering both companies' commitment to sustainability and improving the overburdened wastestream. "As we continue to see the failure of single use recycling and the public push back in all states across the USA on landfills, it is time to step up. By integrating and combining Emerald Ecovations' compostable foodservice disposables and Tree-Free Towel and Tissue products with food waste into the Octoen's composting systems, we are creating the most comprehensive and efficient solution for sustainable waste management in the food service industry," said Ralph Bianculli, CEO at Emerald Ecovations. "This collaboration not only diverts food waste and disposables from landfills, but also transforms it into valuable compost, enriching the soil and promoting a circular economy. This platform now offers our clients, their waste management partners, and their sustainability professionals the most advanced solution to closing the loop and advancing their ESG scope 3 goals." Octoen's state-of-the-art composting systems utilize innovative technology to accelerate the composting process, efficiently breaking down food scraps and Emeralds Ecovations compostable products into nutrient-rich compost. The state of the art systems are designed to be compact and user-friendly, making them suitable for every size establishment from health care, B&I food operators, sports & entertainment venues, and state and local municipalities. Emerald Ecovations manufactures over 350 sustainable solutions for businesses, including a wide range of compostable foodservice and facility products including plates, cups, cutlery, takeout containers, and Tree-Free commercial towels and tissue products. Made from plant-based materials, these products offer a sustainable alternative to traditional single-use plastics, and paper products allowing businesses to reach their zero waste goals. "The partnership between Octoen and Emerald Ecovations offers a seamless and effective solution for businesses seeking to minimize food and packaging waste and embrace sustainable practices," said Can Seremet, CEO of Octoen. "Marrying best-in-class compostables with best-in-class composting machines is a turnkey solution." Beginning in June 2025, businesses will be able to bring Octoen's composting systems into their facilities, restaurants, venues, and more. For more information about the partnership and to explore Octoen's composting solutions, visit or contact their sales team directly. Contact Information Alex Viola Director of Marketing and Communicationsmarketing@ SOURCE: Emerald Ecovations press release
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Emerald Ecovations Partners With Octoen, an Advanced Composting Machine Manufacturer
New partnership allows businesses to turn food waste and compostables into fertilizer within 24 hours HUNTINGTON, NEW YORK / / May 20, 2025 / Emerald Ecovations, a leader in sustainable solutions for foodservice, facilities, and packaging, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Octoen, an innovative manufacturer of electric composting systems that turn food waste and approved compostables into high-efficiency compost fertilizer within 12-24 hours. This partnership positions Emerald Ecovations as the authorized dealer for Octoen's cutting-edge composting systems across the United States, furthering both companies' commitment to sustainability and improving the overburdened wastestream. "As we continue to see the failure of single use recycling and the public push back in all states across the USA on landfills, it is time to step up. By integrating and combining Emerald Ecovations' compostable foodservice disposables and Tree-Free Towel and Tissue products with food waste into the Octoen's composting systems, we are creating the most comprehensive and efficient solution for sustainable waste management in the food service industry," said Ralph Bianculli, CEO at Emerald Ecovations. "This collaboration not only diverts food waste and disposables from landfills, but also transforms it into valuable compost, enriching the soil and promoting a circular economy. This platform now offers our clients, their waste management partners, and their sustainability professionals the most advanced solution to closing the loop and advancing their ESG scope 3 goals." Octoen's state-of-the-art composting systems utilize innovative technology to accelerate the composting process, efficiently breaking down food scraps and Emeralds Ecovations compostable products into nutrient-rich compost. The state of the art systems are designed to be compact and user-friendly, making them suitable for every size establishment from health care, B&I food operators, sports & entertainment venues, and state and local municipalities. Emerald Ecovations manufactures over 350 sustainable solutions for businesses, including a wide range of compostable foodservice and facility products including plates, cups, cutlery, takeout containers, and Tree-Free commercial towels and tissue products. Made from plant-based materials, these products offer a sustainable alternative to traditional single-use plastics, and paper products allowing businesses to reach their zero waste goals. "The partnership between Octoen and Emerald Ecovations offers a seamless and effective solution for businesses seeking to minimize food and packaging waste and embrace sustainable practices," said Can Seremet, CEO of Octoen. "Marrying best-in-class compostables with best-in-class composting machines is a turnkey solution." Beginning in June 2025, businesses will be able to bring Octoen's composting systems into their facilities, restaurants, venues, and more. For more information about the partnership and to explore Octoen's composting solutions, visit or contact their sales team directly. Contact Information Alex Viola Director of Marketing and Communicationsmarketing@ SOURCE: Emerald Ecovations View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

Miami Herald
23-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
NYRA Names Emerald Ecovations Its Preferred Sustainable Products Partner
HUNTINGTON, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2025 / The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced a multi-year agreement to position Emerald Ecovations as the preferred sustainable products partner of NYRA. "NYRA is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and maintaining its positive impact on our surrounding communities," said Kevin Quinn, NYRA's Vice President of Sales and Hospitality. "We are pleased to partner with Emerald Ecovations to work together on implementing staple products across our tracks that will assist with waste reduction." Emerald Ecovations, the leader in sustainable food service, facility, and packaging supplies, will provide a variety of sustainable food service products for use across Saratoga Race Course, including cups, bowls, containers, napkins, tissues, utensils and product dispensers. "We're excited to join NYRA on their mission to deliver sustainable products that enhance the guest experience and resonate with their stakeholders," said Ralph Bianculli, President/CEO of Emerald Ecovations."We are committed to working with sport and entertainment venues nationwide by supplying our Made in the USA sustainable disposables, measuring their environmental impact, and helping them communicate it to the local community." Designed and made in the United States, Emerald Ecovations offers a line of 350+ Tree-Free and Plastic-Free products to combat deforestation and plastic pollution, offering companies a sustainable solution to the growing demand for environmentally responsible products in disposable food packaging and everyday facilities products. Emerald Ecovations will also be branded on refuse containers across the backyard and grandstand areas at Saratoga Race Course and displayed throughout the property beginning in June during the five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival slated for June 4th-8th. Over the coming months, Emerald Ecovations will be prominent during the July 4th Racing Festival set for July 3-6 at the Spa, and with an educational onsite activation during the traditional 40-day Saratoga summer meet which spans from July 10th through September 1st. For more information on Saratoga Race Course, please visit About the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) NYRA is a not-for-profit corporation franchised by New York State to conduct thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York State's horse racing economy, which is responsible for 19,000 jobs and more than $3 billion in annual statewide economic impact. NYRA is the parent company of NYRA Bets, LLC, the national advanced deposit wagering platform launched in 2016 and currently available to customers in 36 states. NYRA Bets provides bettors the opportunity to wager on tracks worldwide from anywhere at any time. The NYRA Bets app is available for download on iOS and Android at Contact Information Alex Viola Director of Marketing and Communicationsmarketing@ Pat McKenna Vice President of Communicationspmckenna@ SOURCE: Emerald Ecovations press release