_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Food Waste
Benefits for the environment :
■ Reduce harmful emissions
■ Create a more circular economy
Anaerobic digestion – the sustainable option
Anaerobic digestion provides an effective way to tackle food waste by diverting it from landfills and capturing the gases released during decomposition . This gas , known as biogas , can be converted into electricity , or injected into the national grid as a renewable energy source .
Anaerobic digestion not only helps reduce food waste and our carbon footprint but also moves us closer to net-zero emissions while lessening dependence on imported fossil fuels .
The benefits extend beyond biogas . The by-product , called digestate , is a nutrient-rich biofertilizer that supports crop growth . It reduces the need for chemical fertilizers , which are costly and environmentally harmful , offering a sustainable solution for both energy and agriculture . ■
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Lee Dobinson www . biotech4 . co . uk
BioteCH₄ is the leading anaerobic digestion operator in the UK . The company takes care of food waste , sustainably . It is proud to provide a cost-effective solution for local authorities and the commercial sector , understanding and delivering on all food waste recycling requirements . foodchainmagazine . com 21