Anaerobic Digestion (AD) is the collection of processes by which microorganisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen. This process is employed in both industrial and domestic settings to manage and reuse waste as a resource, including fuel and fertilizer.
Many AD facilities in the US were not installed to maximize energy production and are distressed and under-performing. As a result, ACM sees waste-to-energy technologies as a viable and attractive option for landfill diversion.
Anaerobic Bio-Digester opportunities include:
- Livestock manure (dairy, swine, poultry, and beef)
- Municipal solid waste
- Wastewater bio-solids/treatment sludge
- Food loss and waste (the amount of edible food that is available for human consumption but is not consumed)
- Food production residuals (by-products of the food production and processing industry)