Blog: Food for Thought (and Not for Landfill)

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…

The problem of food waste is getting more…

The cost of food continues to skyrocket. The

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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? 

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.