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 millions in fines against digester operators accused of polluting their environment. The truth is that there are two distinct types of digesters, with two very different environmental impacts.
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%.
There’s increasing recognition that food loss and food waste have ...
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The cost of food continues to skyrocket. The Consumer Price ...
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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.
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?
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.
Power Knot provides environmentally sound products that help reduce costs while reducing your carbon footprint. We manufacture the LFC biodigester that uses aerobic digestion to convert food waste into water.
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