Domino’s: A Recipe for Sustainability
In a delicious display of environmental consciousness, Domino’s has partnered with Vanguard Renewables to tackle the growing issue of food waste. This collaboration has diverted 243.75 tons of inedible food waste from overflowing landfills. To put 243.75 tons of food waste into perspective, that is an estimated emissions reduction of 156 Tons of C02e in 2023 alone.
The secret weapon in this eco-friendly partnership is Vanguard Renewables Farm Powered® Anaerobic Digesters. Vanguard Renewables operates these facilities on dairy farms, where they combine inedible food waste along with cow manure in a sealed tank called an anaerobic digester. In a breakdown process fueled by natural appearing microbes, this organic mix breaks down and generates biogas. This biogas is then cleaned and upgraded on-site into renewable gas, a clean-burning fuel that can be used to power homes, businesses, and even vehicles!
Landfills are overflowing with food waste, which decomposes and releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Diverting this waste reduces Domino’s environmental footprint and helps combat climate change. Secondly, the renewable gas produced is a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, further slashing emissions.
But the domino effect (pun intended) doesn't stop there. The leftover digestate, a nutrient-rich byproduct of the anaerobic digestion process, becomes a valuable fertilizer for the dairy farms. This not only reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers but also improves soil health and crop yields, creating a closed-loop system that benefits both Domino's and multi-generational dairy farms that partner with Vanguard Renewables to host on-farm anaerobic digesters.
This partnership is a prime example of a win-win situation. Domino’s demonstrates its commitment to sustainability, Vanguard Renewables recycles food waste into renewable gas, and dairy farms gain access to a low-carbon fertilizer. It's a delicious recipe for a more sustainable future, one slice at a time.
