Digesting the Food Waste Issue
Sainsbury ’ s doesn ’ t send any of its food waste to landfills
“ Anaerobic digestion is the most efficient way to create energy from waste , so this new contract means our food waste is being put to the best possible use ,” he said . “ It has taken quite some time for us to get into a position where we are able to send all of our food waste to AD due to a lack of facilities in the UK . However , I am pleased to see that the waste industry is catching up with demand for this green technology . This new contract builds on our existing leadership position on AD , making us the largest retail user of AD in the country .”
In late July , Sainsbury ’ s announced that in continued partnership with Biffa , it would take its store in Cannock off the grid , powering it entirely using energy from wasted food .
“ Sainsbury ’ s sends absolutely no waste to landfill and we ’ re always
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