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Miami University Turning Food Waste into Water
August 31, 2015
1 Min Read
Journal-News
In an effort not to waste money, Miami University is using its waste to save money.
The university has invested in multiple green energy initiatives, including a $30,000 to $50,000 machine that turns the food waste from the Garden Commons dining hall into wastewater that won’t clog up landfills.
Called EnviroPure, the eco-friendly waste disposal system is a large machine that looks like a freezer. But instead of ice on the inside, there’s a special mixture that breaks down the food waste, said Tina Rotundo, an executive manager of dining.
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