Food Waste Recycling Wolverhampton
If you implement good disposal practices for food waste, you can help reduce the negative impact of food waste. At Wolverhampton we understand that while you may be unable to eradicate food waste, you have the option to make sure that the waste you create is handled properly. The first step to do this, is hiring a trusted company like Wolverhampton Waste. We can be reached on 01902 581 270. Our services come in with free bins, obligation free quotes, and an option to choose when and how your waste is managed.
Business owners who produce food or who work in the food industry do not have time to waste and risk methane gas emissions to the atmosphere or paying hefty amounts of money on landfills disposal- and bringing about significant change is easier than you might think.
What is Food Waste?
The waste and loss of food consists of unconsumed food. Several factors contribute to food loss or waste, including production, distribution, retail and consumption. We are facing an international crisis due to food waste. In addition to financial, environmental and legal consequences, improper handling of food waste can harm the environment. The law requires your business to follow certain commercial food waste disposal standards, and failure to do so could lead to a fine.
Landfills are not only a source of waste when it comes to food, the process is also harmful to the environment. As food waste decomposes in landfills, methane is released as a harmful greenhouse gas and it’s a lot more powerful than carbon dioxide. Furthermore, when we waste food, it’s not just the food that is wasted but all the capital and resources that went into producing and shipping the food were wasted.
Food Waste Recycling Wolverhampton
Perhaps you’ve always wanted to enhance your company’s food waste disposal processes but haven’t known how. Many businesses now have a number of options, thanks in part to the increased attention paid to organic waste disposal in recent years. With us, the environment comes first so our practises are more focused on the side of reserving resources and saving energy and we achieve that through recycling.
It doesn’t have to be your responsibility alone as a business owner to figure out how to properly dispose of your commercial food waste. You’re already overloaded trying to run your business everyday. To modify your business’s food waste disposal methods, all you need is incentive. The rest will be handled by Wolverhampton Waste company. We’ll come to your location to assess your needs and devise a cost-effective plan to help you recycle your food waste.
Food Waste Recycling Process Wolverhampton
Food waste can be recycled one of two ways:
In-vessel composting: In-vessel composting entails mixing food waste with garden waste, shredding it, and then composting it in an enclosed system for 2-4 weeks (temperatures as high as 70°C speed up the process and ensure that any hazardous microorganisms are eliminated). The material is then left to grow for another 1-3 months outside, with regular turning and quality inspections, before being utilized as a soil conditioner.
Anaerobic Digestion: In an enclosed system, anaerobic digestion uses microorganisms to break down food waste, animal dung, slurries, and energy crops in the absence of oxygen. As it decomposes, methane is released, which is collected and transformed into biogas, which is then utilized to generate electricity, heat, or transport fuels. It also produces a nutrient-dense digestate that can be utilized as a fertilizer and for soil regeneration.
Wasted food is a huge issue, and it’s not just about losing good food; it has serious environmental consequences. The food industry is responsible for an estimated 11 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. These procedures keep commercial food waste from going to landfills, preventing the release of harmful chemicals.