Zero Waste Challenges
Increasingly,
organizations and facilities are committing to the long-term goal of “zero
waste.” Planning and executing for Zero
Waste 
presents significant challenges to an organization.
The
first step is to evaluate opportunities to reduce the amount of waste generated.
Key initiatives in zero waste planning are reducing incoming packaging and
cutting down on the total amount of food wasted. According to LeanPath,
a waste tracking technology company, 4-10% of food purchased ends up as waste
due to overproduction, spoilage, expiration or trimmings. Finding ways of
reducing both pre-consumer waste in the kitchen and post-consumer waste, food
that is not consumed and thrown in the trash, is important to a zero waste
initiative.
Pulped and dewatered
waste material
The
second step is to treat as much waste as possible on site by using the least
amount of non-compostable material possible. Food waste composting must be
planned, taking into consideration the location of your facility—urban
locations have less open space than rural locations and must plan accordingly
with creative solutions.
Composted waste
Pulpers and DeHydrator systems can can play a vital role in the total zero waste plan. Pulpers alone can reduce waste by 8 to 1, turning waste into a semi-dry pulp. A DeHydrator can then draw off all the remaining liquid, reducing waste material an additional 90%. The end product
can be hauled offsite to a commercial composter or, as in the case of many
rural universities, composted on site.
The
cost savings realized can in many cases offset the cost of equipment—to learn
more visit Somat’s ROI Calculator.
Why is Somat the
company to help you meet
your Zero Waste Goals?
- We have the most
experience and the longest history in the waste management business.
- We are the
recognized experts across the industry. When it comes to waste management and
waste reduction we are called on by a wide range of high profile mass feeding
operations; from casinos and colleges to hospitals and the U.S. Navy. Somat is
the “go to” partner when expertise in waste equipment is essential.
- We do one thing
and do it with excellence—waste management. While some companies may sell
pulpers or disposers as part of a larger line, Somat is highly focused on one
area—waste management equipment. We have a culture of innovation with all of
our R&D activity devoted to advances in waste reduction equipment. Our
pioneering spirit inspires the most creative solutions to the challenges our
clients bring us.
- Somat is known for
its superior approach to all phases of customer service and support. We start
with a plan, continue through installation and follow-up with comprehensive
training of client’s staff.
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