Results in Massachusetts are a clear signal that focusing on composting can be a major jobs and wealth producer for the entire country.
Total growth includes:
Jobs | 910 |
Labor income | $46.8 million |
Value added | $76.8 million |
Industry activity | $174.6 million |
State and Local taxes | $5.4 million |
For full details see “Calculating Economic Impact of Commercial Organics Ban” in BioCycle Magazine, March/April 2017, p. 36-38.
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