This case describes the waste management industry and a clean technology solution for landfill diversion and renewable energy production. The (A) case focuses on the operational characteristics of waste management and waste to energy, as well as the characteristics of the waste management...

Gleaning programs organize volunteer gleaners to harvest a variety of leftover crops that are donated by farmers for the purpose of feeding food-insecure individuals. Thus, the gleaning process simultaneously reduces food waste and food insecurity. However, the operationalization of this process...

Non-profit organizations that provide food, shelter, and other services to people in need, rely on volunteers to deliver their services. Unlike paid labor, non-profit organizations have less control over unpaid volunteers’ schedules, efforts, and reliability. However, these organizations can...

Gleaning programs organize volunteer gleaners to harvest leftover crops that are donated by farmers for the purpose of feeding food-insecure individuals. Thus, the gleaning process simultaneously reduces food waste and food insecurity. However, the operationalization of this process is...

A waste-to-energy firm that recycles organic waste with energy recovery performs two environmentally beneficial functions: it diverts waste from landfills and it produces renewable energy. At the same time, the waste-to-energy firm serves and collects revenue from two types of customers: waste...