Mill Industries Inc. has announced that its users have recycled ten million pounds of wasted food. This number includes both households and offices, showing that more people are using food recycling methods at work and at home. The company said this milestone shows that people are starting to change their habits when it comes to throwing away food.
Mill’s recycling system works by collecting food scraps and turning them into chicken feed. The process starts in the kitchen, where users place food waste into a special bin. This bin dries and grinds the scraps, making them easier to handle and transport. Once the bin is full, Mill collects the dried material and sends it to farms. There, it is used as feed for chickens. Mill says this process keeps food out of landfills, which can help lower greenhouse gas emissions.
A big part of this growth has come from offices joining the program. According to Mill, companies are looking for ways to reduce their impact on the environment, and food waste is an easy area to address. The company provides bins and collection services to workplaces, making it simple for employees to recycle their leftovers from lunch or break rooms. Mill reports that since launching its office program, more businesses have signed up, adding to the total amount of food recycled.
Mill also shared that its service is now available in more locations. The company works with cities, businesses, and households, aiming to make food recycling more common. The goal is to help people see food scraps as something useful instead of just trash. Mill plans to keep expanding its service so more people can take part.
Food waste is a challenge in the United States, with millions of tons thrown away each year. Most of it ends up in landfills, where it breaks down and releases methane, a greenhouse gas. By turning food scraps into animal feed, Mill provides another way to deal with this problem. The company says it will keep working to help users recycle more and waste less.
As more households and offices join, Mill expects the number of pounds recycled to keep growing. The company says it is working on new ways to make its service easier and more available, hoping to see even more food kept out of the trash in the future.
Check out Mill’s website for more information about their food recycling device.
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