Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced a new partnership with Mill to revolutionize food waste disposal in the city. The partnership introduces a device that grinds and dehydrates food scraps, significantly reducing their size and weight by removing 80% of the water content. This initiative aims to make food waste management more efficient and environmentally friendly.
鈥淲e鈥檙e here because nobody likes food waste, but also no one likes to deal with food waste,鈥� said Lou Pieh, with Mill. 鈥淲e want to make it easier for people to keep food scraps out of the landfill.鈥� Missouri Organics will play a crucial role in this initiative by taking the dehydrated food grounds and turning them into finished compost. This process not only reduces landfill waste but also creates a valuable product for gardening and landscaping.
The ultimate goal of the partnership is to have a food recycler in every Kansas City household, promoting widespread adoption of sustainable waste management practices.