Toronto Garbage Trucks Will Operate on Biogas in 2020
References: cbc & goodnewsnetwork.org
Toronto garbage trucks are taking a sustainable approach. It was announced that starting the month of March in 2020, the trucks will collect organic waste and bring it into the processing facility. Employees will use "anaerobic digesters to capture all of the biogas produced by the waste and transform it into renewable natural gas." This by-product, in turn, will be used to power Toronto garbage trucks, thus, facilitating a sustainable loop that is not only eco-conscious but also cost-effective.
This is yet another example of how cities are beginning to think about infrastructure and services from a planet-friendly standpoint. The repurposing of food scraps and organic waste as biogas for Toronto garbage trucks makes the urban center one of the first cities in North America to launch such an initative.
Image Credit: City of Toronto
This is yet another example of how cities are beginning to think about infrastructure and services from a planet-friendly standpoint. The repurposing of food scraps and organic waste as biogas for Toronto garbage trucks makes the urban center one of the first cities in North America to launch such an initative.
Image Credit: City of Toronto
Trend Themes
1. Food Waste Biogas - Converting food waste into biogas to power vehicles can provide sustainable and cost-effective solutions for transportation.
2. Circular Economy - Investing in strategies such as the repurposing of food scraps and renewable natural gas can foster a more sustainable and efficient circular economy.
3. Green Energy - Using biogas produced from organic waste can be a viable source of green energy for vehicles and can potentially replace fossil fuels.
Industry Implications
1. Waste Management - Waste management companies can explore the use of renewable natural gas produced from organic waste to power their vehicles and contribute to a more sustainable future.
2. Transportation - The transit industry can consider investing in vehicles that run on renewable natural gas produced from organic waste to promote sustainable transportation.
3. Energy - The energy industry can explore the potential of biogas produced from food waste as a source of renewable energy to lower their carbon footprint.
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