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08/30/2022

Preserving the future starts with our choices today. https://irea-llc.com/

08/27/2022

It's National Petroleum Day! While petroleum has long been a source of fuel for the world, modern options are increasing the sustainability and efficiency of our fuel.

Did you know, for example, that you can get your all-natural, sustainable biogas from IREA? Our efficient anaerobic digestion process turns tons of waste into new opportunities. Check it out today! https://irea-llc.com/

08/23/2022

"A new program from Michigan Saves will help low-to-moderate income Detroiters and nonprofit organizations more easily access financing to update aging electrical systems to greener, cleaner and more cost-effective technologies."

The Kresge Foundation

Loans from Michigan’s only green bank Michigan Saves available via partnership with The Kresge Foundation A new program from Michigan Saves will help low-to-moderate income Detroiters and nonprofit organizations more easily access financing to update aging electrical systems to greener, cleaner an...

08/18/2022

Hormel Foods, Smithfield Foods, Sanderson Farms, and Tyson Foods - what are you doing with your organic waste???

Donate your organic waste to IREA and our sustainable anaerobic digestion process, will do the rest. This highly efficient process cuts down on environmental impact while creating renewable fuels for the future. Learn more and contact us here: https://irea-llc.com/contact/

08/16/2022

The Consumer Goods Forum recently organized the Coalition of Action on Food Waste to combat the growing organic waste problem in the United States. This group is made up of CEOs from notable companies like General Mills. Read what they're up to at Food Dive: https://bit.ly/3OgwIcw

08/11/2022

IREA's ongoing research includes advancements in renewable energy in three facilities across Northern Virginia.

Our original agriculture-based AD research facility is at Fodderwing Farm! This site developed a small-scale system contained in a 20’ x 20’ shed, which leverages the colocation of a working, small farm and a well-equipped laboratory to experiment and rapidly document results in an agricultural setting. We also have the Manassas Research and Fabrication Facility and the Chantilly Headquarters Facility. Explore our projects at https://irea-llc.com/projects/

08/09/2022

Large-scale anaerobic digestion is the most efficient way to transform organic waste into reusable fuels for businesses, but that doesn't mean you can't do anything at home! Here's a step-by-step guide to home composting by Intelligent Living.

Composting is a great way to recycle food scraps and other organic waste while providing various environmental benefits.

08/07/2022

Business owners can do a lot to reduce their impact on the environment, as well as their bottom line. To celebrate Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day, here are some tips to cut your costs while saving the planet:

REDUCE
1. Only order the supplies or food products you need.
2. Limit scenarios where a lot of waste is produced.
3. Cut down on excessive packaging.
4. Go paperless, wireless, and equipment-less whenever you can.

REUSE
1. Reuse or upcycle items whenever possible.
2. Donate extra food, supplies or equipment.

RECYCLE
1. Start or increase your recycling program.
2. Explore AD options like IREA for all your food waste:https://irea-llc.com/

08/06/2022

It's Farmworker Appreciation Day!

These hardworking individuals face high temperatures, long days, pesticides, and other dangers to bring us the food we find in our grocery stores. Farmworker well-being should be a big part of any sustainability measures for relates supply chains. Read about the latest measures taken to protect farmworkers in this Agri Pulse article.

An emphasis on wind and solar power, better protection for farmworkers, and more regulatory scrutiny of pesticides are among the highlights of a report advanced by the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council prepared to help guide federal investments in disadvantaged communities.

07/28/2022

Did you know the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency tracks organic waste?

With 35,000,000 US tons of waste still going to landfills and only 8% going to anaerobic digestion, we still have a long way to go.

https://bit.ly/3yrOEfB

07/26/2022

Zero waste is the #1 goal for eco-forward companies. It requires innovative strategies that completely eliminate - rather than manage - all waste.

These companies are doing it right: Subaru of America, Inc., TOYOTA, General Motors, Google, Microsoft, Sierra Nevada, New Belgium Brewing, Fetzer Vineyards, Unilever, and Procter & Gamble. Read the whole story at the link below.

Not quite there yet? Food waste can be turned into highly efficient biogas and fertilizer. Contact us today to put your waste to good use: [email protected]

What do 10 companies that are known for their ingenuity, efficiency, economic responsibility, and ethical vision all have in common?

07/21/2022

Anaerobic digestion (AD) uses moisture and bacteria to break down organic waste into reusable biogas, methane, and fertilizer. This organic waste process is the most efficient and sustainable available today.

Contact IREA to discover how a custom-configured AD system can benefit your specific operation. https://irea-llc.com/contact/