Converting organic waste in the Ecodigster
WHY CONVERTING ORGANIC WASTE IN THE ECODIGESTER (TO ANIMAL FEED) IS BETTER THAN FERMENTATION (ANAEROBIC DIGESTION)
We list the points for you.
Higher value in the European waste hierarchy
The European waste hierarchy is a policy tool that provides guidelines for sustainable waste management. The order of preference is:
Environmental gain
Fermentation of organic waste produces biogas (methane + CO₂), which can be used for power generation. This is useful, but:
Conversion to products such as animal feed via microbial conversion.
This leads to improved carbon efficiency and recycling.
Cost savings
Conversion to high-value products can be cheaper and more cost-effective than fermentation:
You also avoid external feed costs, and reduce transport costs if conversion is done locally.
Conclusion
By converting organic waste into useful products such as animal feed:
In short, it is a smarter, more sustainable and circular choice than fermentation.
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