The anaerobic conversion system will process more than 55,000 tonnes of organic food waste into renewable energy annually, and provide power for the more than 650,000 sq ft distribution centre.
By diverting that food waste, the system will also reduce area truck trips by more than 500,000 miles each year.
The Kroger Recovery System uses a sophisticated process to convert the carbon in organic material into a renewable source of methane.
“We are committed to finding solutions for food waste and clean energy, and we believe this is a meaningful step forward,” said Rodney McMullen, president and COO, The Kroger Co. “Investing in this project is a good business decision for Kroger and, most importantly, an extraordinary opportunity to benefit the environment.”
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