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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 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
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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
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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
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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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