Around the world, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation is gaining momentum. EPR policies hold manufacturers accountable for the end-of-life management of their products—shifting responsibility from the customer to the producer.
Although products like the LFC biodigester are not currently subject to EPR regulations, Power Knot is already ahead of the curve. For years, we have operated with the principle that we should take full responsibility for the products we make—from design and manufacturing to disposal at the end of its useful life.
A Philosophy Against Planned Obsolescence
At Power Knot, we believe that equipment should be built to last—not designed to fail. Planned obsolescence is a waste of resources, time, and money, and we refuse to participate in it. That’s why every LFC biodigester is engineered for durability, with a lifespan of 15 years or more. Our commitment to lasting quality is paired with free lifetime access to the LFC Cloud, our waste data tracking platform. This service provides automated reports and real-time updates on the machine’s status and maintenance needs—ensuring your biodigester runs optimally for its full life without hidden fees or forced upgrades.
A Product That Lasts—and a Plan for the Future
The LFC biodigester is built to last 15 years or more, dramatically reducing the environmental footprint compared to short-lived alternatives. But when the time eventually comes to retire your machine, you won’t need to worry about what happens next.
Any customer can send their old LFC biodigester back to Power Knot, and we will ensure it is responsibly disassembled and recycled. This commitment means:
- Stainless steel chassis → 100% recyclable into new metal products
- Brass plumbing components → Sent to scrap processors for reuse
- Electronics and plastic parts → Sorted and sent to certified recycling facilities
By choosing the LFC biodigester, you know from day one that the product’s end of life is already accounted for.
Why This Matters
Waste management doesn’t end with food waste—it extends to the equipment we use. Without proper handling at the end of its service life, large commercial machines can end up in landfills, wasting valuable materials and creating unnecessary environmental burdens.
EPR legislation aims to fix this problem, but Power Knot customers don’t need to wait for government mandates. Our return and recycling program already delivers the benefits that EPR legislation seeks to achieve.
Sustainability Beyond Operation
While the LFC biodigester’s core mission is to divert food waste from landfills—reducing methane emissions and promoting circular economies—our responsibility doesn’t stop when the food waste disappears. We extend that same responsibility to the product itself.
When you invest in an LFC biodigester, you’re not just solving today’s waste problem—you’re ensuring a sustainable complete life cycle solution for the equipment too.
Choose Equipment That’s Built for Sustainability from Start to Finish
In the future, EPR compliance may be a requirement for all equipment manufacturers. With Power Knot, it’s already a reality.
By choosing the LFC biodigester, you’re selecting a product that:
- Has a long lifespan to minimize replacement cycles
- Uses recyclable materials wherever possible
- Comes with a manufacturer take back program
- Offers peace of mind for the product’s full life cycle
Sustainability isn’t just about how you manage your waste—it’s about how your equipment is managed, too. Contact Power Knot to stay ahead of the legislation and work with a company where environmental impact is always front of mind.
Table of Existing EPR Legislation
| State | Statute Citation | Year | Covered Devices |
| California | Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§42460 to 42486 | 2003 | CRT Monitor, CRT TV, Flat Panel/LCD Monitors, Flat Panel/LCD TV, Laptops, LCD Laptops, LCD-containing Smart Displays, LCD-containing Tablets, OLED-containing desktop monitors, OLED-containing laptop computers, OLED-containing Tablets, OLED-containing TVs, Plasma Televisions, Portable DVD players with LCD screens, Tablets |
| Connecticut | Conn. Gen. Stat. §§22a-629 to 22a-640 | 2007 | Computers, Monitors, Printers, Televisions |
| District of Columbia | D.C. Code §§8-1041.01 to 8-1041.12 | 2014 | All-in-One Computer, Cable and Satellite Receivers, Computer Speakers, Desktops, DVD players, DVRs, E-readers, Game Consoles, Keyboards, Laptops, Mice, Monitors, Portable Music/Media Player, Printers, Servers, Signal Converter Box, Tablets, Televisions, VCRs |
| Hawaii | Hawaii Rev. Stat. §§339d-2 to 339d-6 | 2008 | Desktops, E-readers, Laptops, Monitors, Printers, Tablets, Televisions |
| Illinois | Ill. Rev. Stat. ch. 415, §§150/1 to 150/999 | 2008 | Computers, Desktops, Digital Converter Boxes, DVD players, E-readers, Fax, Game Consoles, Keyboards, Laptops, Mice, Monitors, Portable DVD, Portable Music/Media Player, Printers, Scanners, Servers, Tablets, Televisions, VCRs |
| Indiana | Ind. Code §§13-20.5-1-1 to 13-20.5-10-2 | 2009 | E-readers, Laptops, Monitors, Tablets, Televisions |
| Maine | Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 38, §1610 | 2004 | 3D Printer, All-in-One Computer, Digital Frames, E-readers, Game Consoles, Laptops, Monitors, Portable DVD, Printers, Security Monitors, Tablets, Televisions, Virtual Reality Headsets |
| Maryland | Md. Envt. Code §§9-1727 to 9-1730 | 2005 | Cell Phones, Desktops, E-readers, Laptops, Monitors, Tablets, Televisions |
| Michigan | Mich. Comp. Laws §§324.17301 to 324.17333 | 2008 | Desktops, Laptops, Monitors, Printers, Tablets, Televisions |
| Minnesota | Minn. Stat. §§115a.1310 to 115a.1330 | 2007 | Monitors, Televisions |
| Missouri | Mo. Rev. Stat. §§260.1050 to 260.1101 | 2008 | Desktops, E-readers, Laptops, Monitors, Tablets |
| New Jersey | N.J. Rev. Stat. §§13:1E-99.94 to 13:1E-99.114I | 2008 | Computers, Desktop Printers, Fax, Monitors, Printers, Televisions |
| New York | N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law §§27-2601 to 27-2621 | 2010 | CRT Monitor, Desktops, E-device power cords and chargers, E-readers, External Hard Drive, Flat Panel/LCD Monitors, Game Consoles, Keyboards, Mice, Monitors, Portable DVD, Portable Music/Media Player, Printers, Scanners, Servers, Tablets |
| North Carolina | N.C. Gen. Stat. §§130A-309.130 to 130A-309.141 | 2007 | Desktops, Game Consoles, Laptops, Monitors, Multi-function Device, Printers, Scanners, Tablets, Televisions, Virtual Reality Headsets |
| Oklahoma | Okla. Stat. tit. 27A, §§2-11-601 to 2-11-611 | 2008 | Desktops, E-readers, Laptops, Tablets |
| Oregon | Or. Rev. Stat. §§459a.300 to 459a.365 | 2007 | Desktops, E-readers, Keyboards, Laptops, Mice, Monitors, Printers, Tablets, Televisions |
| Pennsylvania | Pa. Cons. Stat. tit. 35, §§6031.101 to 6031.702 | 2010 | Desktops, E-readers, Keyboards, Laptops, Monitors, Printers, Tablets, Televisions |
| Rhode Island | R.I. Gen. Laws §§23-24.10-1 to 23-24.10-17 | 2008 | Computers, Monitors, Tablets, Televisions |
| South Carolina | S.C. Code Ann. §§48-60-05 to 48-60-150 | 2010 | Desktops, Laptops, Monitors, Printers, Televisions |
| Texas | Tex. Health and Safety Code Ann. §§361.951 to 361.966 | 2007 | Desktops, Keyboards, Laptops, Monitors, Tablets, Televisions |
| Utah | Utah Code Ann. §§19-6-1201 to 19-6-1205 | 2011 | Desktops, E-readers, Keyboards, Laptops, Monitors, Portable DVD, Printers, Tablets, Televisions |
| Vermont | Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 10, §§7551 to 7564 | 2010 | Desktops, Laptops, Monitors, Printers, Tablets, Televisions |
| Virginia | Va. Code §§10.1-1425.27 to 10.1-1425.38 | 2008 | Desktops, Keyboards, Laptops, Monitors |
| Washington | Wash. Rev. Code Ann. §§70.95n.010 to 70.95n.902 | 2006 | Desktops, E-readers, Laptops, Monitors, Portable DVD, Tablets, Televisions |
| West Virginia | W.Va. Code §§22-15A-22 to 22-15A-28 | 2008 | Cell Phones, Desktops, Laptops, Monitors, Smart Displays, Tablets, Televisions |
| Wisconsin | Wis. Stat. §287.17 | 2009 | Desktops, E-readers, Laptops, Monitors, Servers, Tablets, Televisions |