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https://powerknot.com/2022/11/22/should-biodigesters-be-used-as-septic-tanks/
November 22, 2022
Should biodigesters be used as septic tanks?

In this blog, we review if a sealed, above ground aerobic biodigester is a suitable replacement for a traditional septic tank....

https://powerknot.com/2022/11/14/how-to-reduce-food-waste-over-the-holidays/
November 14, 2022
How to reduce food waste over the holidays

Most of the food and leftovers created during the holidays never gets eaten. Almost all of it ends up in the trash and subsequently, landfills. “Over 70 billion pounds of food waste reaches our ...

https://powerknot.com/2022/11/07/benefits-of-using-bin-tipper-for-food-waste/
November 7, 2022
Benefits of using bin tipper for food waste

Considering how you will dispose of organic waste early in the process of food production will help your organization become more sustainable. You can deploy strategies such as reduced purchasing and ...

https://powerknot.com/2022/11/01/how-to-compost-pumpkins-after-the-holidays/
November 1, 2022
How to compost pumpkins after the holidays

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 1.3 billion lb of pumpkins are tossed after October 31st and end up in US landfills every year. This extra organic waste unfortunately results i...

https://powerknot.com/2022/10/31/how-technology-can-prevent-and-reduce-food-waste/
October 31, 2022
How technology can prevent and reduce food waste

Are you ready to reduce the amount of food waste created by your organization? The first step to driving effective change is getting a clear understanding of the problem, and that begins with the coll...

https://powerknot.com/2022/10/24/challenges-from-the-envirotech-for-shipping-forum/
October 24, 2022
Challenges from the Envirotech for Shipping Forum

In early October 2022, Power Knot Ocean joined over 450 international delegates at the 2nd Envirotech for Shipping Forum in Rotterdam, Netherlands. This two day forum brought together an audience cons...

https://powerknot.com/2022/10/03/planning-your-facility-with-a-biodigester-in-mind/
October 3, 2022
Planning your facility with a biodigester in mind

A machine that turns your food waste into water almost sounds almost too good to be true. Certain requirements need to be met to make biodigester the right fit for your facility. In this blog, we disc...

https://powerknot.com/2022/09/26/biodigesters-good-or-bad-for-the-environment/
September 26, 2022
Biodigesters: good or bad for the environment?

Digesters have emerged as a popular, environmentally friendly choice for managing food waste. In fact, some states are investing millions into these digesters. However, other states are levying millio...

https://powerknot.com/2022/09/19/think-organic-this-national-recycling-day/
September 19, 2022
Think Organic this National Recycling Day

When most people think of recycling, finished products like glass, cardboard, aluminum and similar products typically come to mind. Recycling food waste can help reduce your garbage load by at least 3...

https://powerknot.com/2022/09/12/how-you-handle-food-waste-impacts-global-warming/
September 12, 2022
How you handle food waste impacts global warming

There’s increasing recognition that food loss and food waste have an important connection to climate change. Every step of the food production process – from agricultural activities and food manuf...

https://powerknot.com/2022/08/29/four-false-assumptions-youre-making-about-food-waste/
August 29, 2022
Four False Assumptions You’re Making About Food Waste

The problem of food waste is getting more attention from consumers and food related organizations alike, but there remains quite a bit of confusion around how to solve this challenge.  Before tak...

https://powerknot.com/2022/08/24/how-inflation-and-food-waste-plays-a-role-in-rising-costs-of-food/
August 24, 2022
How inflation and food waste plays a role in rising costs of food

The cost of food continues to skyrocket. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a 10.9% increase in food costs between July 2021 and July 2022. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which manage...