A Convenient and Environmentally Responsible Way to Manage Food Waste
In Australia over 5.3 million tonnes of food is wasted each year. Food waste sitting in landfill produces methane, a dangerous greenhouse gas that is a known contributor to climate change. In fact, methane is 21 times more dangerous than carbon dioxide. Not only a problem for the planet, but food waste is also becoming a big problem for consumers with council bin collection changing from weekly to fortnightly.
On a larger scale, multi-level residential living also faces challenges with managing food waste. Apartments have limited space for storing food scraps, and access to outside bins can be an inconvenience. Space for large bin collection areas is required, and there are several costs associated with dealing with food waste, including exhaust fans to manage food waste odours, and cleaning rubbish chutes and common areas soiled with food residue.
While there’s no single solution for reducing the world’s waste, even the little things we do can have an important impact on the environment, like specifying an InSinkErator® food waste disposer. Disposers are great for the environment as they divert food waste from landfill by sending food waste through existing plumbing and sewerage systems to waste water treatment plants. Capable wastewater treatment plants can recycle the methane into renewable energy and put it back into the grid.
Specifying food waste disposers into multi-level residential projects can also help reduce costs associated with managing food waste on a larger scale.
InSinkErator’s range of food waste disposers are simple to use, simple to install, and are a convenient and environmentally responsible option for managing food waste.
The InSinkErator® Evolution Series are the company’s quietest and most powerful food waste disposers. These high-performing food waste disposers are designed for home use, grind most food types, and enable the responsible disposal of food scraps while making food preparation and hygiene easier and more convenient.
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