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 30%.
How you handle food waste impacts global warming
There’s increasing recognition that food loss and food waste have ...
Four False Assumptions You’re Making About Food Waste
The problem of food waste is getting more attention from ...
How inflation and food waste plays a role in rising costs of food
The cost of food continues to skyrocket. The Consumer Price ...
What part of the supply chain is responsible for food waste?
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United ...
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 and their subsequent combustion contribute to environmental problems.
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 a feel-good solution for the disposal of organic waste?
Why Carnival installed 600 food waste biodigesters
Over the past three years, Carnival Corp & plc installed nearly 600 food waste biodigesters across nine of their major cruise line brands. This significant investment in waste management technology was necessary to help Carnival Corporation meet MARPOL compliance and support its food waste management objectives. However, ships shouldn’t simply dump their food waste into the ocean for a number of reasons beyond the obvious negative impact on the environment and the risk of discharging plastics.
How improper food waste management leads to microplastics in the ocean
When a single-use plastic bag from the grocery store or plastic straw from a morning coffee doesn’t make it to the recycling center, it is discarded. Only 9% of plastic waste gets recycled. Most of the plastic waste ends up in the ocean or the landfill. When it ends up in the ocean, the plastic slowly breaks down into microplastics–a big small problem that is causing unknown and adverse effects on the environment.