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Chomp 101: How we help you convert your business' organic waste to energy, on site. In the U.S., 60% of food waste produced comes from the commercial sector, according to the EPA. If your organization is in food service, food processing, retail, hospitality, or education, why not start turning that waste into energy? Get started at www.chomp.energy #commercialanaerobicdigestor

We sat down with Chomp’s founder, Jan Allen, to learn a bit more about his inspiration to start Chomp. Check it out below 👇 Q: Why did you start Chomp? A: I started Chomp for three main reasons: 1. The company I previously worked for received weekly requests for small digesters, but they refused to build them, which I found surprising. 2. Seattle was an ideal location for me to innovate with my network of manufacturers, suppliers, and government. 3. Conventional wisdom overlooked the benefits of smaller systems and had notable failures with large facilities (odor issues, poor product quality, cost overruns). As a result, Chomp (Impact Bioenergy) was created to address this demand. Q: What drove your passion to find a solution to organic waste? A: My passion began with my undergraduate thesis project, where I built and compared three pig manure digesters. I was fascinated by using microbes to turn organic waste into valuable resources. I also enjoyed making society more efficient and less wasteful, which is a competitive global advantage and a universally good idea. Q: What’s something people often miss or get wrong about solutions to organic waste? A: They believe organic waste facilities need to be large and serve entire regions to be economical. They don't realize that large facilities mean more trucking, permitting issues, legal and scheduling delays, weather-related problems, site cost overruns, odor issues, and logistical challenges in returning the product to customers. In short, large facilities are inefficient.

The Chomp team is proud to be listed among all of these inspiring companies in TIME and Statista's list of 250 companies reducing environmental impact! ♻️ "The booming green-technology sector has emerged as a beacon of hope, not only for investors—it’s predicted to grow to $9.5 trillion by 2030—and for the many workers it employs, but also for the planet at large. A new statistical ranking by TIME and Statista ranks 250 of America’s top sustainability-­focused companies, based on their positive environmental impact, financial strength, and innovation, to see who is rising to the top of the field." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gfp3a6G2 #greentech #climatetech #renewableenergy #anaerobicdigestion #cleanenergy #cleantech

Check out these latest photos of us onboarding the team at California State University, Sacramento to their new digester unit. We’re excited for them to be able to bring their operations closer to zero waste by converting their organic waste into energy!

According to Champions 12.3, a coalition dedicated to pushing forward the UN Sustainable Development Goal set in 2015 to halve global food waste by 2030, we are behind the eight ball. At the near-halfway point of the Sustainable Development Goals, global progress by governments and companies on achieving SDG 12.3 is slower than needed. At Chomp, we’re CHOMPING at the bit to change this narrative fast. Many times, even after organizations make their best efforts to prioritize food waste reduction at the source, they still find they are saddled with excess waste. That’s where Chomp comes in. We put this waste to work on site by converting it to biogas, avoiding a trip to the landfill completely. Get in touch with us to learn how your organization can get started today.

We're thrilled to see the Biden-Harris Administration's National Strategy to cut food loss and waste by 50% by 2030! This plan will not only reduce climate pollution and landfill waste but also save families and businesses money. At Chomp, we're especially excited about the focus on boosting organic recycling and creating healthier communities. This initiative will help lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve food security, making a big impact on both our environment and our wallets. Learn more about this national strategy: https://lnkd.in/eKk9y4fj #foodwaste #anaerobicdigestion #biogas #renewableenergy #greenenergy #ecofriendlyenergy #sustainableenergy #biofertilizer #climateaction #climatechange #organicwaste #wastemanagement #climatetech #methanereduction #cleanenergy #circulareconomy #rng #zerowaste #biofuel

We had a great time at the ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit in Baltimore! We heard from so many inspirational leaders on the importance of food waste solutions and some exciting updates from the Secretary of Agriculture. It's never been a better time to convert food waste into valuable resources!

The UN Environment Programme’s Food Waste Index 2021 says that “if food loss and waste were a country, it would be the third biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the world.” The index attributes 8% to 10% of all global GHG emissions to food waste. Start playing a role in the solution by switching your organization’s food waste into renewable energy - Get in touch with us to learn how to get started.

Landfills are considered the third largest source of human-caused methane emissions in the U.S., according to the EPA. This latest study from the team at Carbon Mapper shows this source of methane is likely significantly higher than what is currently even being reported. Methane produced in landfills is largely the result of decomposing organic waste. Instead of paying to haul your organization’s organic waste to a dump and further adding to this problem, consider capturing that potential methane source on site instead and converting it into renewable natural gas to fuel your operations with Chomp. Get in touch with us to learn more.