Denali

06/04/2026

Is your food recycling program hitting a wall? 🍎♻️

It’s a common frustration: You launch a sustainability initiative with high hopes, only to watch it stall a few months later.

When progress slows, we tend to blame "lack of buy-in" or a "culture problem." But the truth is usually much simpler (and easier to fix): It’s a structure problem.

Food recycling fails when internal ownership is unclear. If the handoff between the sustainability office and the loading dock isn't defined, everyone assumes "someone else is handling it.”

How to get your program back on track:
✅ Shift to Shared Ownership: No single department can do this alone. You need a synchronized handoff between Corporate Strategy (Sustainability) and Daily Ex*****on (Operations/Facilities).
✅ Identify Site-Level Stewards: Name a specific go-to person at every location. When people know exactly who to ask, the assumptions gap disappears.
✅ Watch the Early Signals: Don’t wait for quarterly reports. Look for observable checkpoints. Are the bins labeled? Is the signage visible? Is there a clear channel to report contamination in real-time?

At Denali, we don't just provide a service; we help you build the operational clarity needed to make green initiatives stick.

Stop the stall and start scaling. Check out our blog: https://bit.ly/4atJ3bb

Which department handles food recycling at your organization? Tell us in the comments!

06/02/2026

What happens to food when it isn't sold or eaten?

In Phoenix, it's getting a second life.

Through partnerships with restaurants, grocery stores, food manufacturers, institutions, and the City of Phoenix, Denali is helping transform unused food and used cooking oil into valuable resources like renewable fuel and nutrient-rich compost.

Compost helps improve soil health and water retention in Arizona's arid climate.

Food and organic materials are kept out of landfills, reducing methane emissions.

n 2024, Denali recovered and converted 12.1 million gallons of used cooking oil into feedstock for renewable biofuel and our Phoenix facilities are an important hub for us to collect unused organics and create renewable products from them.

With nearly 40% of food in the U.S. going uneaten, building a circular food system is more important than ever. We're proud to help Phoenix turn everyday materials into solutions that benefit businesses, communities, and the environment.

Read more about how Phoenix is building a circular food system:

How Phoenix Is Building a Circular Food System into renewable energy and compost through innovative partnerships and circular economy

05/29/2026

We had a fantastic time last week showing ReFED Food Waste Summit attendees our North Carolina composting facility. Making so many connections and giving people a hands-on tour featuring how we create our high-quality compost, including our bagging operation, was special for us.

We're so proud of our composting operations and the team at our North Carolina facility and appreciate the opportunity to share what we do with so many industry experts.

Many thanks to Margot Swank, Maddie McNeill, Elmira Abbaspour, Thomas McQuillan, Lauren King, Sarah Harrison, Jordan Pilsch, Amy Alexander, Eric Wallace, Trevor Wallace, and Lance Gebel for your hard work in setting up the tour and delivering a first-class experience for our guests!

05/29/2026

We had a fantastic time last week showing ReFED Food Waste Summit attendees our North Carolina composting facility. Making so many connections and giving people a hands-on tour featuring how we create our high-quality compost, including our bagging operation, was special for us.

We're so proud of our composting operations and the team at our North Carolina facility and appreciate the opportunity to share what we do with so many industry experts.

Many thanks to Margot Swank, Maddie McNeill, Elmira Abbaspour, Thomas McQuillan, Lauren King, Sarah Harrison, Jordan Pilsch, Amy Alexander, Eric Wallace, Trevor Wallace, and Lance Gebel for your hard work in setting up the tour and delivering a first-class experience for our guests!

05/28/2026

For companies exploring food recycling, a successful program launch is just the beginning. The true test of your recycling partner comes later during expansion, staffing changes, or when operations are under pressure.

A successful program has the potential to deliver massive gains in cost control and environmental performance. However, those gains depend heavily on the provider behind it.

Read our full guide to learn the questions you need to ask to ensure your program performs reliably: https://bit.ly/4tY7rc9

05/27/2026

If you're passionate and motivated to make a positive difference in our environment and the circular economy, come join our team!

We're looking for a Regional Environmental Director for the Southeastern U.S. The position can be located in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina.

Learn more about this important role at Denali and apply today: https://bit.ly/4e6gwL2

05/26/2026

Join us for Waste Today's Organics Recycling Conference in Nashville June 9-10. Denali customers and partners, including NASCAR's Ester Fonseca-Patriarco, Nestlé's Rachelle Malin, WWF's Pete Pearson, and Jennifer McDonnell, of NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) discuss the driving forces behind their organics recycling programs and how they continue to evolve.

Our Chairman Andy McNeill will deliver the keynote address, exploring how organics recycling has evolved and the major market opportunities within the industry.

Join our CEO Todd Mathes for a panel discussion on the Early Market Development of organics recycling.

Check out the event schedule: https://bit.ly/3PEqLNu and register today: https://bit.ly/4acmaZI

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Mason McNeill, our Chief Commercial Officer, who received Waste360's 10th Annual 40 Under 40 Award.

This recognition honors emerging leaders making a meaningful impact across waste, recycling, food waste, and organics.

Mason has played a major role in advancing food recycling and landfill diversion solutions nationwide, helping expand Denali’s capabilities in depackaging, composting, organic fertilizer, anaerobic digestion, animal feed solutions, and organics infrastructure.

His leadership, vision, and commitment to innovation continue to drive growth across our company and the industry. We’re proud to see Mason recognized for his hard work, dedication, and contributions to building a more sustainable future.

Check out the story: https://bit.ly/49WIh6e

05/18/2026

Our team is excited to attend the ReFED 2026 Food Waste Solutions Summit in Charlotte this week to share the breadth and depth of our services to collect food waste and reignite its value as nutrient-rich animal feed, soil enhancements and biofuel. Our experts Elmira Abbaspour, Thomas McQuillan, Jordan Pilsch, Amy Alexander, Maddie McNeill, Lauren King, Sarah Harrison and Margot Swank will be a booth #11 all week.

Be sure to come by the Denali Recharge Station to get an afternoon energy boost for you and your digital devices on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

Look forward to meeting everyone and collaborating on continuing efforts to eliminate food waste!

05/18/2026

Most people think about plastics and cardboard as being the primary items that can be recycled. But we're here to tell you on World Recycling Day that there are so many materials that can be recycled to help our environment!

Recycling inedible food and organic materials is what we specialize in to deliver real value to any businesses that handles food. Across the nation, the renewable products we collect and create with food, used cooking oil, and food manufacturing byproducts replenish our planet for a better tomorrow.

Join us starting today on keeping food and organic materials out of landfills and extending their life to keep us healthy.