food waste disposal Articles
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Food Waste into Energy and Revenue – Case Study
SEaB Energy’s Case Study ‘Food Waste into Energy and Revenue’ has been featured in the latest issue of Environment Industry Magazine and Green Hotelier. The articles feature the Chilworth Best Western Hotel as pioneers in revolutionising current food waste disposal practices. To view the articles please visit the following links: ...
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Mermaid Quay - Case Study
Winners of Green Apple Environment Award. In a large part due to installation of A5 BIONOVA Digester. 60-70% reduction in food waste disposal costs. Over 30 catering operations put food waste into one BioNova ...
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Use by versus best before: what`s the difference?
When you pick up food in packaging, you expect to clearly see certain details on the label. Like an expiration date. But how many people know what this information actually means? A third of people are throwing products away at their ‘best before’ date, because people think that they can’t then be consumed. And this misunderstanding is contributing to the food waste disposal ...
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Glasgow Clyde College - Case Study
Glasgow Clyde College is a multi-campus college with three sites in Anniesland, Cardonald and Langside. One of Scotland’s largest further education institutions, the College was formed in August 2013 following the merger of Anniesland, Cardonald and Langside Colleges. Home to over 7,000 full-time students and 20,000 part-time students, the modern state of the art facilities deliver truly ...
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Food waste – global warming potentials of the options
Food waste (FW) is a problem and an opportunity. This paper will review the alternativen routes for its management. In the UK, the majority of FW is still landfilled. Traditionally, FW has been fed to pigs but part of the reaction to the 2001 outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the UK was to ban this “swill feeding” and introduce stringent requirements for treating FW that later was the basis ...
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How to Dispose of Food Processing Waste: Charcoal Making Machine
Introduction The Challenge of Food Processing Waste The food processing industry is an essential part of our global economy, providing a wide range of products to consumers worldwide. However, it also generates a significant amount of waste. Food processing waste includes various organic materials, from fruit and vegetable peels to discarded grains and by-products. Addressing this waste ...
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The Food Waste Landscape During and Post-Covid-19
The current Coronavirus pandemic continues to throw a raft of challenges – and opportunities – at businesses, both in and out of the environmental sector. From adapting their provision to support the healthcare system – by setting up 3D-printing facilities – to completely pivoting and taking more of their services online, companies in waste, hospitality, education, retail ...
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Berekraft for Alle becomes exclusive Tidy Planet distribution partner in Norway
Tidy Planet has expanded into Scandinavia, appointing Norwegian waste management firm Berekraft for Alle as the company’s latest distribution partner.Translated into English as ‘sustainability for all,’ Berekraft for Alle is a start-up company on Norway’s west coast, which specialises in the procurement of equipment for water purification, waste vacuum transport and composting. The move ...
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Some Key Challenges of Food Wastage Within the Hospitality Sector and Solution
We’re taught the value of not wasting food when we’re young. We’ve been taught that the food on our plates must be consumed in its whole, and that portion size is essential to preventing food waste. The world continues to see enormous amounts of food wasted even though we have been taught these skills from a young age According to The Hindu Business Line, a whopping ...
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Exclusive hotels pennyhill park - Case study
Background The Exclusive Group of Hotels and Venues Head Office Pennyhill Park Hotel and Spa, can be found within 123 acres of magnificent Surrey parkland. An elegant country house coupled with the best UK spa complex and Double Michelin star dining, make it one of the regions most sought after destinations for an afternoon tea, a relaxing break, fine dining or even a business conference. ...
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Shenzhen Kitchen Waste Depackaging And Dewatering System
Project Location: Longgang District, Shenzhen Material: kitchen waste, domestic waste mixture Process: crushing → depackaging → dewatering → fermentation Output: 15 tons per hour, 100 tons per dayWith the increasing demand for recycling and harmless treatment of organic waste, more and more enterprises, institutions and municipal authorities have realized the benefits of organic processing of ...
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Biden Asks: How can you Reduce your Methane Footprint?
BDC applauds Biden Administration, EPA and USDA for taking critical steps to reduce methane emissions through anaerobic digestion. Following the announcement of the “Methane Reduction Action Plan” at COP26, we are excited to see the Biden Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Agriculture (USDA) view anaerobic digestion as a solution in the fight ...
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What does environmental awareness look like post COVID-19?
There’s been lots in the headlines about the effect COVID-19 has been having on businesses – socially, financially and environmentally – but, is the current pandemic we find ourselves in catalysing a commitment for organisations and local authorities to switch to more environmentally friendly processes? Our sales manager, Huw Crampton, recently shared his thoughts with ...
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How does commercial composting work and how do I get started?
Composting in a residential environment is one thing-particularly if you live in a municipality that offers curbside pickup. In this context, a small group of people simply have to get in the habit of tossing food waste into an appropriate bin, and make sure that food waste is set out on the curb once a week. Composting in a commercial, educational or multi-residential setting, however, is quite ...
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Useful tips to efficiently deal with waste fat, oils and grease
Waste fat, oils, and grease (FOG) are a huge problem. It doesn’t matter whether it’s industrial or domestic waste fats or oil, it all needs to be disposed of responsibly. There are already schemes that convert waste cooking oils and fats into eco-friendly B20 biodiesel. Transport for London is leading the way with 2,500 London buses running on B20, making theirs the cleanest bus ...
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Does reducing food waste also improve your bottom line?
Food waste typically refers to food that has completed the food supply chain up to a final product, is of good quality and within the ‘use by’ date, but that still doesn’t get consumed. This will usually take place within the retail and consumption stages in the food supply chain. Reducing food waste and improving the management of its disposal can positively impact your company ...
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Cardiff airport - Case study
Background Cardiff Airport, is a much more scenic corner of the triangular airport “hub”, joint with Birmingham and Heathrow being improved and expanded to help ease the burdens on the South East of England’s struggling air infrastructure, as demand for flights increases. The airport which was recently purchased by the Welsh Assembly will be a key player in the years to come ...
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What Businesses Need to Know About New Requirements for Maryland’s Food Waste Generato
Summary of New Requirements Beginning January 1, 2023, commercial entities that generate more than 2 tons per week of food residuals and are located within 30 miles of an organics recycling facility will be required to separate and divert food residuals away from final disposal in landfills and incinerators. Business Required to Comply Entities impacted by the new legislation are those that: ...
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How to Recycle Food Processing Waste: Biochar Production
Introduction to Food Processing Waste Food processing waste presents a significant challenge due to its sheer volume and diverse composition, often comprising organic matter, discarded parts, and packaging materials. The quantity of waste generated from food processing operations necessitates a sustainable approach for its management and disposal to mitigate the detrimental environmental impact. ...
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New system to convert food waste into fertiliser for greenhouse use gives potential 95% reduction in CO2 emissions
A new method of processing food waste into fertiliser has been outlined in a recent study. The process uses a digester system with microorganisms to break down organic waste into fertiliser. The resultant fertiliser was used in a low-energy greenhouse to produce a range of food crops. The method is a potential way to utilise food waste and reduce the energy consumption of food production as part ...
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