Sainsbury’s launches new initiative that will recycle the food waste produced by the supermarket to power 30 trucks at its Emerald Park distribution centre.
By producing biofuel from its food waste, Sainsbury’s says it will save over 3,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.
Waste processor RenECO currently works with Sainsbury’s to turn food waste that can’t be donated or used for animal feed into biogas via anaerobic digestion.
Sainsbury’s said it will now use the biogas output of the anaerobic digestion to create a liquid biofuel suitable for HGVs.
Today’s announcement underscores the power that collaboration has in driving impactful change across business.
The supermarket said that the system ensures all fuel comes directly from Sainsbury’s waste, unlike traditional methods that mix certified biomethane with non-renewable gases.
Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury’s Director of Property, Procurement, and EV Ventures, commented: “Today’s announcement underscores the power that collaboration has in driving impactful change across business.
“We are proud to have worked closely with our supplier RenCo to deliver a pioneering move that supports our commitment to circularity and helps us to take a further step towards becoming net zero across our operations by 2035.”
