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Basic Information About Food Waste

Basic Information About Food Waste. USDA estimates Americans waste approx 30% of all food In 2008, 13% of all municipal solid waste was food waste Approx 30 million tons of food wasted each year 3 rd largest waste stream after paper and yard waste

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Basic Information About Food Waste

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  1. Basic InformationAbout Food Waste • USDA estimates Americans waste approx 30% of all food • In 2008, 13% of all municipal solid waste was food waste • Approx 30 million tons of food wasted each year • 3rd largest waste stream after paper and yard waste • Less than 5% of all food waste is recovered and recycled • Decomposition of food waste at landfills produces methane gas According to the US Department of Agriculture

  2. Why Compost? • Eliminate Waste • Reduce Dumpster and Hauling Costs • Utilize as a Soil Enhancer • Reduce Fuel Emissions of Trash Hauling • Reduce Food Waste Impact on Landfills

  3. How the ORCA Works • Uses Micro-biological technology • Employs the natural micro-organisms from the organic waste along with our patented “bio-chips” • Fully Automated • Silent and odor free • Disposes of up to 2400 pounds of waste per day and produces a nutrient rich effluent • Machines available in 200, 400, 800, 1200 & 2400 pound capacities

  4. Why ORCA? • Reduces dumpster and hauling costs • Provides a safer more sanitary work environment • Reduces insect and rodent problems • Handles all food waste along with disposable plates, cups & cutlery made from renewable resources • Produces a nutrient rich compost tea • Fully automated and relatively maintenance free

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