What is anaerobic digestion?

Anaerobic digestion is a fantastic, cost-effective solution that converts waste to energy.

Anaerobic digestion (AD) is the process of breaking down organic waste materials in an oxygen-free environment. The process produces biogas, which can be used to generate renewable energy, and digestate, a nutrient-rich material commonly used as a biofertiliser.

For businesses generating food waste, anaerobic digestion provides a sustainable alternative to landfill while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and recovering value from waste materials.

Food waste accounts for over 40% of all waste sent to landfill in the UK (WRAP), making it one of the most important waste streams for businesses to manage.

By diverting food and organic waste away from landfill and into anaerobic digestion facilities, businesses can reduce disposal costs, minimise greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the production of renewable energy.

For organisations generating significant volumes of food waste, anaerobic digestion offers a practical solution that supports both sustainability targets and waste management compliance.

Ideal for businesses generating:

  • Food manufacturing waste
  • Out-of-date stock
  • Food preparation waste
  • Organic by-products
  • Distribution and retail food waste

Anaerobic digestion provides a sustainable route for managing organic waste while helping businesses reduce landfill reliance and improve recycling performance.

Businesses generating large volumes of food waste can benefit significantly from anaerobic digestion solutions.

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What are the benefits of anaerobic digestion?

Anaerobic digestion is a sustainable food/feed waste management solution. This process is environmentally friendly, cost-effective and diverts waste from landfills. Converting organic waste to energy reduces carbon emissions and powerful greenhouse gases entering the atmosphere.

Natural biogas is created in sealed anaerobic (meaning ‘the absence of oxygen’) tanks. This is a low-cost, low-carbon alternative for energy production. After the process is complete, the remaining substance is digestate, a nutrient-rich bio-fertiliser.

Food waste is diverted from landfill and transformed into valuable resources.

Biogas produced through anaerobic digestion can be used to create heat and electricity.

Diverting food waste from landfill helps reduce methane emissions and supports sustainability goals.

Businesses can strengthen their environmental credentials through responsible waste management.

Anaerobic digestion turns food and organic waste into valuable resources, including renewable energy and nutrient-rich digestate. This supports a more sustainable circular economy by reducing landfill reliance and recovering value from waste materials that would otherwise be discarded.

How can Agecko help you?

Agecko specialises in collecting ‘feed’ waste generated from factory lines and out-of-date stock. High-calorie feed waste is mixed with food waste to be reprocessed into energy in the anaerobic digestion (or AD) plant.

Agecko understands the importance of implementing these processes to segregate and recycle waste to convert waste to energy. We work in partnership with numerous clients/suppliers nationwide to ensure that all ‘combustible residual waste’ (the remaining waste once all recyclable material has been segregated at source) is diverted from landfill and sent for waste for energy.

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  • Consultation

    We start by assessing your business’s specific needs and creating a custom plan.

  • Waste collection

    Our team arranges for a fast, efficient waste collection from your site. We then provide a waste transfer note to ensure compliance.

  • Processing

    Your waste is reused, treated, recycled, or safely disposed of, depending on the material type.

  • Reporting

    You receive detailed documents and reports that calculate your carbon savings and track compliance with waste management regulations.

  • Continuous improvement

    We regularly review and refine your waste management plan to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

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