EPA awards $200,000 to San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition for food waste project
Summary
High-efficiency anaerobic digestion system in Mosca, Colorado will demonstrate innovative food and organic waste processing to help tackle climate crisisMosca, Colo. This project will be innovative for the San Luis Valley and will provide opportunities for demonstration, education, and expansion into other parts of the region.With the funding, the VRFH will launch the Renewable Energy Park at the Mosca campus. EPA is prioritizing environmental justice by ensuring nearly half of the funds are awarded to projects or recipients located in underserved communities. The VRFH project will benefit the more vulnerable and overburdened members of the community.AD is a process in which bacteria break down organic materials in the absence of oxygen. Included in EPAs food recovery hierarchy, AD is a waste management strategy preferable to landfilling and incineration because it reclaims valuable resources, contributing to a circular economy.