In the previous segments of our series, we’ve explored the economic and environmental repercussions of food waste. Yet, the story doesn’t end there. Food waste deeply impacts delicate natural environments and vulnerable groups of people. Transitioning from global warming to the stark contrast in food waste patterns across nations, let’s focus on the societal dimensions…
Environmental Impacts of Food Waste In the first part of our series, we delved into the staggering economic costs of food waste. But the implications don’t stop at our wallets. The environmental toll of discarded food is equally alarming, if not more so. From greenhouse gas emissions to water wastage and land misuse, the ecological…
Every year, billions of pounds of food go to waste, leaving a trail of economic, environmental, and societal consequences in its wake. But what many don’t realize is that this isn’t just about discarded leftovers or expired produce. The implications of food waste ripple through our global economy, strain our planet’s resources and exacerbate societal…
Mitigating Concerns About Food Waste Smells: A Comprehensive Guide One of the most frequent concerns we hear from potential clients is about the smell associated with food waste. “Why does my food waste smell so bad? How can I handle this?” are questions we often encounter. These are valid concerns, and the good news is…
About 130 million meals are wasted every year and about $408 billion is squandered because food is thrown away. The highest priority of the Food Recovery Hierarchy is “Source Reduction and Reuse.” This level of the hierarchy focuses on limiting food waste from an early stage of the food waste disposal process. Food scraps and…
We’re always excited when we show up in the news, highlighted by one of our business partners as a critical part of their business. This time, a newsletter from America’s Test Kitchen caught our eye with a focus on what they are doing to be a greener and more sustainable business. Let’s not only go…
It’s strange to think of food banks as generating food waste. After all, their goal is to take donated food that might otherwise land up in the trash and get it to hungry people in need. But sometimes the donations aren’t viable for use, the food expires, or items are otherwise unusable—and suddenly there’s a…
Restaurants feed hungry people, but they also generate food waste. Whether you’re a single location with Michelin stars under your belt or a multi-state franchise, the problem remains the same: food waste, ending up in the trash. If you’re interested in exploring how you can be more sustainable not only in the food you bring…
When we explain how we turn a business’s food waste into biogas and recyclable products, sooner or later the “other” organic part of the process (besides the bacteria) comes into the picture: cows. “But why cows?” some might ask. In this blog we’re going to dive into the food waste recycling process and why cows…
All businesses in the food manufacturing industry produce waste, but not all food waste can be handled the same way. Liquid food waste, which for years filled sewers and was discharged into the environment, needs new solutions. Whether your state is cracking down on wastewater or you’re looking for a more environmentally friendly way to…