Turning Trash To Treasure: The Power of RNG in Combatting Food Waste
The extent of food waste in our society is an increasing problem for one of our most valuable resources. Approximately one-third of the world's food supply is wasted each year, around 40% in the United States alone, creating consequences that impact the environment, public health, and the economy.
Food waste that ends up in landfills breaks down with little to no oxygen present and produces large amounts of methane gas. This contributes significantly to global warming, as methane is estimated to be approximately 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide when it comes to trapping heat in the atmosphere. Globally, food waste accounts for around eight percent of greenhouse gas emissions, so finding a practical solution represents a major opportunity to combat climate change.