Boston, Mass. based Converted Organics, Inc. is turning trash into cash at its new processing facility in Woodbridge, New Jersey. The company just announced the receipt of the first food-waste shipment for conversion to high-grade organic fertilizer.

Waste management firm Russell Reid of Keasbey, New Jersey delivered the 70-ton load on Tuesday (July 1st), marking the first batch of liquid food waste to enter Converted Organics’ high-temperature liquid composting system. The two companies have a standing agreement regarding the processing and conversion of waste obtained from Russell Reid’s food service customers.

“We have begun processing our first shipment of 15,000 gallons of liquid food waste (approximately 70 tons), and are very pleased that its conversion into high-quality organic fertilizer via our High Temperature Liquid Composting (HTLC) system is proceeding as efficiently and effectively as expected,” stated Edward Gildea, president of Converted Organics. “Our team of experts in Woodbridge expects similar

Cryolife, Inc. (CRY), headquartered in both Atlanta, Georgia and San Mateo, California, processes and distributes implantable living human tissues for use in cardiac and vascular surgeries throughout the United States and Canada. The company recently announced the receipt of a CE Mark for the use of CryoLife’s BioGlue Surgical Adhesive for periosteal fixation following a brow lift. The CE Mark approval is a visible declaration by the manufacturer or representative that the equipment complies with all the requirements of the applicable European Union (EU) directives.

The adhesive will be distributed by the company’s partner, BioForm Medical, for use in approved cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery in the EU. The product will be marketed under the name “BioGlue Aesthetic™ Medical Adhesive.” CryoLife will be the exclusive supplier of BioGlue for all cosmetic and plastic surgery applications under the terms of the agreement with BioForm.

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