An electrically powered appliance installed under a kitchen sink pulverizes food scraps into fine particles, which are then flushed away with water through standard plumbing. This process significantly reduces the volume of organic waste sent to landfills.
Diverting organic materials from landfills offers numerous environmental advantages. Decomposition in landfills produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. By grinding food waste and disposing of it through the wastewater system, methane emissions are reduced. Additionally, the resulting slurry can be treated and used as fertilizer, creating a closed-loop system for organic waste management. This technology has evolved significantly from its early incarnations, becoming quieter, more efficient, and more reliable.
