How Pikitup Johannesburg reduces CO2 emissions through waste management

🌍 1 Ton of Food Waste = A Hidden Powerhouse 🌱 Most people see food waste as trash. But what if we told you it’s actually energy, water, soil, and climate action in disguise? Here’s what happens when just 1 ton of food waste is recovered instead of trashed: ⚡ Generates enough biogas to power 8–12 homes for a day 💧 Saves 15,000–25,000 liters of embedded water (depending on food type) 🌿 Produces 400–600 kg of nutrient-rich compost 🌍 Prevents 0.5–1.0 tons of CO₂e emissions when diverted from landfill 💥 That’s not waste. That’s a resource waiting to be unlocked. 🔥 Imagine if every community turned its food waste into energy and soil— We’d cut emissions, power neighborhoods, save water, and feed the earth. 👉 Challenge: Try to go ZERO food waste for 7 days. 📝 Plan smarter. 🧊 Store better. 🌱 Compost scraps. Let’s stop throwing away the future. Because in the circular economy, nothing goes to waste.  Arpita BoseKavitha MSyaripah Nur SulianaNaga MallikarjunSathi Khan #WasteInnovation #FoodWaste #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ZeroWaste #Biogas #GreenInnovation Source: UNEP, FAO, EESI

♻️🔥 Did you know that in Sweden, district heating systems are powered not only by waste heat and renewables – but also by food waste? Instead of sending organic waste to landfills, it’s transformed into biogas that heats thousands of homes. 🇸🇪 And Sweden isn’t alone – Denmark 🇩🇰 also turns over a million tons of food waste annually into energy for its heating networks. Yet another example of why Scandinavia is leading the way in sustainable, circular solutions. #foodwaste #zerofoodwaste #scandinavia #sustainability #sustainableliving

It's high time to rethink the waste disposal models. We live in a world that consumes enthusiastically but disposes carelessly and without any guilt. But what if we flipped the script? Imagine if individuals, companies, and institutions could earn carbon credits based on how responsibly they manage their waste. Incentivizing proper disposal could shift behavior coz what we want is a behavioral shift. Because sometimes, money talks louder than nature. Let’s make sustainability both a priority and an incentive. #carboncredits #sustainability #carbonmarket #carbontrading #wastemanagement #responsiblecitizen #nature #LCA

Micro-habits I have been thinking a lot about the power of small, consistent actions. Take food waste for example. Most of us just see it as trash—but in reality, 1 ton of food waste holds energy, water, nutrients, and climate potential. Recovering it can power homes, save thousands of liters of water, produce nutrient-rich compost, and prevent tons of CO₂ emissions. 🌱 During the SCH Sustainability Townhall, Tai Kiat TAN, PhD, PBM shared an inspiring example: he is experimenting with worms for food composting—a simple, hands-on way to turn scraps into rich soil. His point was clear: in healthcare and beyond, big change often begins with tiny, everyday habits. 🪱🌿 Whether it’s composting, planning meals better, or adopting greener habits at work, the message is clear: small actions matter, and they add up fast. What’s one small action you’ll take this week to make a bigger impact? #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #FoodWaste #MicroHabits #ClimateAction #Composting

🌍 1 Ton of Food Waste = A Hidden Powerhouse 🌱 Most people see food waste as trash. But what if we told you it’s actually energy, water, soil, and climate action in disguise? Here’s what happens when just 1 ton of food waste is recovered instead of trashed: ⚡ Generates enough biogas to power 8–12 homes for a day 💧 Saves 15,000–25,000 liters of embedded water (depending on food type) 🌿 Produces 400–600 kg of nutrient-rich compost 🌍 Prevents 0.5–1.0 tons of CO₂e emissions when diverted from landfill 💥 That’s not waste. That’s a resource waiting to be unlocked. 🔥 Imagine if every community turned its food waste into energy and soil— We’d cut emissions, power neighborhoods, save water, and feed the earth. 👉 Challenge: Try to go ZERO food waste for 7 days. 📝 Plan smarter. 🧊 Store better. 🌱 Compost scraps. Let’s stop throwing away the future. Because in the circular economy. #WasteInnovation #FoodWaste #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ZeroWaste #Biogas #GreenInnovation Source: UNEP, FAO, EESI

🌍 1 Ton of Food Waste = A Hidden Powerhouse 🌱 Credit to Waste Innovation Stories. Follow them for more valuable insights. Original Post _________ Most people see food waste as trash. But what if we told you it’s actually energy, water, soil, and climate action in disguise? Here’s what happens when just 1 ton of food waste is recovered instead of trashed: ⚡ Generates enough biogas to power 8–12 homes for a day 💧 Saves 15,000–25,000 liters of embedded water (depending on food type) 🌿 Produces 400–600 kg of nutrient-rich compost 🌍 Prevents 0.5–1.0 tons of CO₂e emissions when diverted from landfill 💥 That’s not waste. That’s a resource waiting to be unlocked. 🔥 Imagine if every community turned its food waste into energy and soil— We’d cut emissions, power neighborhoods, save water, and feed the earth. 👉 Challenge: Try to go ZERO food waste for 7 days. 📝 Plan smarter. 🧊 Store better. 🌱 Compost scraps. Let’s stop throwing away the future. Because in the circular economy, nothing goes to waste. __________ 📣 Found this post helpful? Feel free to share it with your network! 👉Follow Sustainability Infographics 📊 to learn from the industry's best visuals. #WasteInnovation #FoodWaste #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ZeroWaste #Biogas Source: UNEP, FAO, EESI

I vividly recall how deeply impressed I was several years ago, as a young environmental engineer, when I observed firsthand—literally at a landfill—the vast quantities of organic waste discarded by large hotel establishments in the Heraklion region of Crete. This waste primarily comprised food remnants from breakfast buffets and other meals. Setting aside the critical ethical issue of food overconsumption and the urgent need to shift our consumption patterns, we as engineers are tasked with managing significant volumes of food waste, which nonetheless hold substantial potential for energy production. By choosing not simply to discard one ton of this waste, but directing it to specialized treatment plants, the following benefits can be realized: The production of enough biogas to power 8 to 12 homes for one day. The conservation of 15,000 to 25,000 liters of water, depending on the type of food. The generation of 400 to 600 kilograms of nutritious compost that replenishes soil nutrients. The prevention of 0.5 to 1.0 tons of CO₂ emissions by diverting waste from landfills. These outcomes carry particular significance in an era marked by rising energy demands and escalating energy costs. Credits to "Waste Innovation Stories" https://lnkd.in/d8ESpBug

Food waste handling is one of the most important challenges of our time, with serious consequences to the environment, economy and society. Circular economy practices, which encourages reuse of resources, offers beneficial solutions to proper food waste management, leading a step closer towards sustainability.

1 Ton Food Waste = Circular Power When we think about food waste, most of us see… well, just waste. But in the circular economy, there’s no such thing as “waste” — only resources waiting to be put back into the cycle. Here’s the hidden potential of recovering just 1 ton of food waste instead of sending it to landfill: ⚡ Energy: It can generate enough biogas to power 8–12 homes for a day. 💧 Water: It saves between 15,000–25,000 liters of embedded water. 🌿 Soil: It produces 400–600 kg of nutrient-rich compost, restoring fertility to our soils and reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. 🌍 Climate: It prevents 0.5–1.0 tons of CO₂e emissions, cutting methane emissions from landfills. 💥 That’s not garbage. That’s energy, water, soil, and climate action in disguise. Now imagine this at scale: If every city turned its food waste into biogas, we could power whole neighborhoods. If every household composted, we could enrich soils, restore ecosystems, and grow healthier food. If businesses planned and stored smarter, we could cut global emissions and save billions of liters of water. This is the circular economy in action — transforming problems into solutions, and proving that waste is simply a resource waiting to be used in the right way. In a circular economy, nothing goes to waste — everything goes back into the cycle. #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #FoodWaste #Biogas #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenInnovation #WasteToResource

🌍 Did you know 1 Ton of Food Waste = A Hidden Powerhouse for Our Future? 🌱 Most people see food waste as trash. But what if we told you it’s actually energy, water, soil, and climate action in disguise? Here’s what happens when just 1 ton of food waste is recovered instead of trashed: ⚡ Generates enough biogas to power 8–12 homes for a day 💧 Saves 15,000–25,000 liters of embedded water (depending on food type) 🌿 Produces 400–600 kg of nutrient-rich compost 🌍 Prevents 0.5–1.0 tons of CO₂e emissions when diverted from landfill 💥 That’s not waste. That’s a resource waiting to be unlocked. 🔥 Imagine if every community turned its food waste into energy and soil—we’d cut emissions, power neighborhoods, save water, and feed the earth. 👉 My personal challenge and a call to action: Let's strive for ZERO food waste for 7 days. 📝 Plan smarter. 🧊 Store better. 🌱 Compost scraps. Let's stop throwing away the future. Because in the circular economy, nothing goes to waste. #Sustainability #FoodWaste #CircularEconomy #ResourceManagement #Environment #WasteManagement #Innovation #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #GlobalGoals #EnvironmentalManager #Recruiter #Hiring #RSG #RedSeaGlobal #Sustainability #ESG