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Food Waste-Powered

Companies are utilizing food waste as a sustainable source of energy

Trend - In an attempt to minimize food waste in landfills, companies are exploring options for energy generation. Whether it is to power a vehicle, a production facility or something else, food waste can be turned into biogas through anaerobic digestion or other experimental methods.

Insight - Saving the planet is a priority for many and as consumer consciousness about environmental issues grows, so does the demand to be as eco-friendly as possible. Being efficient in countering climate change is of the greatest importance, hence individuals prioritize solutions that fill two needs with one deed. As a result, harnessing one problem to solve another creates an optimistic outlook for consumers, especially when the solution can be implemented on a grander scale.
Workshop Question - How might your company bring its commitment to sustainability to a higher degree?
Trend Themes
1. Food Waste-to-energy Generation - Companies are exploring options for energy generation through anaerobic digestion or other experimental methods to minimize food waste in landfills.
2. Repurposing Organic Waste for Energy Generation - The repurposing of organic waste and food scraps as a means of power for garbage trucks and other energy generation projects is gaining momentum around the world.
3. Innovative Energy Generation Techniques - Initiatives such as converting salmon waste to biogas work tirelessly to slow down global warming through innovation in energy generation.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - Companies in the food and beverage industry can explore innovative ways to repurpose their food waste and by-products into sustainable sources of energy.
2. Waste Management Industry - The waste management industry can take advantage of the growing trend of food waste-to-energy generation to increase their offerings and promote sustainability.
3. Renewable Energy Industry - The renewable energy industry can tap into innovative energy generation techniques like the conversion of salmon waste to biogas to support sustainable practices.
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