Blog: Food for Thought (and Not for Landfill)

Atmospheric levels of the three main greenhouse gasses that cause climate change—carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide—all reached new record high values in 2021. Without further action to rein in these emissions, the planet faces a dramatic increase in risks including extreme weather, food and water shortages, and other crises. 

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

Most of the food and leftovers created during…

Considering how you will dispose of organic waste…

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 in some of the largest contributions to methane emissions. We share the best ways to prepare your pumpkins for the holidays and composting in this blog.

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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 discuss the business and building requirements for a biodigester to help you determine the best food waste solution for your facility.

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.