In recent years we’ve seen food waste numbers jump – in 2018 alone, over 103 million tons were generated, according to the EPA. This is an environmental and economic tragedy. Food waste is an epidemic, from producers and manufacturers to grocers, restaurants, and cafeterias. However, this food waste can be disposed of sustainably. Let’s look…
Do you want to get food waste out of your business’s garbage and wastewater? There can be many reasons – a requirement from a local business program, a state food waste ban, or a wish for your business to not contribute to the massive 40% of municipal solid waste that is food waste. Regardless of…
Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has introduced the Food Recovery Act, ground breaking legislation that addresses the growing issue of food waste in our country. Agri-Cycle was invited to be a part of the press event. What an honor! After the congresswoman made her introductory remarks, Dan Bell, general manager of Agri-Cycle spoke along with representatives from the Good…
What happens to food waste that is produced by Massachusetts General Hospital each day? It’s used to create heat, electricity, fertilizer and more, thanks to our partnership since October 2014. Six days a week Agri-Cycle picks up food waste at the hospital and delivers it to the Exeter facility where it is converted into a variety of energy…
WLBZ-TV2’s Kaitlyn Chana visited our Exeter facility to see the de-packager and learn about the services we offer businesses and institutions. Live shots started airing in both Bangor and on WCSH-TV6 in Portland at 5:30am. An early morning for sure! View this segment where Kaitlyn describes the de-packager and benefits to companies like Hannaford Supermarkets that is…
The WABI-TV5 news crew toured our facility to see the depackager in action. “Industry experts have estimated that 30 to 40 percent of that is currently being dumped in the landfills. That’s both a very powerful statistic and an opportunity missed–until now,” said Adam Wintle, managing partner of Exeter Agri-Energy. FMI: Click WABI-TV5 News to view.
EXETER, MAINE – Agri-Cycle along with its anaerobic digestion partner Exeter Agri-Energy (EAE), unveiled technology today that is enabling Massachusetts General Hospital and Seaport Hotel to not only close their food waste management loop, but also comply with their state’s Commercial Food Waste Ban. “Exeter Agri-Energy is unveiling a state-of-the-art food depackaging system that will…
EXETER, MAINE – Exeter Agri-Energy (EAE) along with its organic waste sourcing partner, Agri-Cycle, today unveiled new technology that will enable Maine grocers, businesses and institutions to dispose of bulk packaged food waste in an eco-friendly manner, ultimately converting tons of traditionally landfilled organic waste into clean energy. “Exeter Agri-Energy is unveiling a state-of-the-art food…