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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What part of the supply chain is responsible for food waste?
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, one third of all food globally produced is lost or wasted. While food loss varies from country to country, first world countri...
Advantages and disadvantages of biofuels
Biofuels have long been touted as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels because they are made from renewable resources. However, there’s ample evidence emerging that the production of biofuels a...
The true cost of anaerobic biodigesters: Is biogas worth it?
Today, millions of dollars are being poured into the construction of anaerobic digestion facilities. But are these facilities truly living up to their sustainability promise? Or is anaerobic digestion...
