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Food Waste Energy Converters

The Horse Project is a Machine That Converts Food into Renewable Fuel

— September 25, 2015 — Eco
The Washington-based company of Impact Bioenergy created the Horse project, which is a high-tech machine that transforms food waste and compost into renewable fuel and fertilizer.

Since 61 percent of the things society currently tosses away are biodegradable, this machinery will actually eat this matter to produce valuable new resources. The best part about the 'HORSE' is that it is an affordable product, it can be transported anywhere and it uses microbes with zero waste. This device is the perfect way to reduce food waste and to increase clean energy.

This project is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to connect like-minded people and raise monetary funds needed to create a containerized version of this useful product. The ultimate goal is to produce this product for consumer purchase, which will allow families to create their own energy. Eventually, the Horse can be used in restaurants, casinos and even grocery stores.
Trend Themes
1. Food Waste Conversion - Companies can create new products and services that convert food waste into renewable fuel and fertilizer.
2. Microbial Technology - Developing affordable products that use microbes to produce clean energy with zero waste can disrupt the renewable energy industry.
3. Decentralized Energy Production - Enabling families, restaurants, casinos and grocery stores to create their own energy can lead to a shift away from centralized energy production.
Industry Implications
1. Waste Management - Waste management companies can use this technology to create new revenue streams and reduce the amount of biodegradable waste in landfills.
2. Renewable Energy - By using microbial technology to produce clean energy with zero waste, companies can disrupt the traditional renewable energy industry.
3. Consumer Goods - Creating containerized versions of the 'HORSE' can give consumers control over their energy production, disrupting the way we consume energy.
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