Blog: Food for Thought (and Not for Landfill)

The National Restaurant Association Show returned to Chicago in May 2026. The industry is evolving rapidly with innovation, alcohol-free drinks, stainless steel lug carts, and food digesters driving conversations.

Food wholesalers lose billions to food waste annually. Here are four strategies from the food waste hierarchy to cut costs and meet sustainability goals.

Leading luxury hotels are cutting buffet waste and boosting sustainability with creative kitchen strategies, Power Knot’s LFC biodigester, and The Pledge on Food Waste framework.

The Right to Repair movement is reshaping sustainability worldwide. Power Knot supports this principle by empowering customers to maintain and repair their LFC® biodigesters with full transparency, detailed documentation, and accessible parts, extending product life and reducing waste.

With growing demand for sustainable commercial kitchen design, today’s kitchen designers are tasked with delivering eco-friendly solutions that meet strict environmental standards—while maintaining peak functionality, durability, and aesthetic appeal.

Although food banks work to fight hunger, not all donated food can be saved. Power Knot’s LFC biodigester and Careit’s platform help food banks responsibly manage waste, reduce environmental impact, and advance sustainability.

Airports are among the busiest hubs on Earth, serving millions of passengers every year. Behind the terminals, catering facilities work nonstop to prepare food for lounges, restaurants, and inflight service.

As cannabis legalization expands across the globe, environmental sustainability is becoming a key area of focus for regulators, cultivators, and consumers alike. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of how cannabis waste is processed in an LCD biodigester—and why it’s a win for the environment.

Power Knot goes beyond Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. The LFC biodigester is built to last 15+ years with a full take-back cycle with responsible disassembly and recycling.