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Food Waste Depackaging & Recycling Solutions
Innovative Solutions Redefining Food Waste Management
The Problem
Millions of tons of food and beverages are discarded in landfills each year because they are mixed with packaging or garbage.
The Solution
Denali is introducing across multiple cities depacking technologies that can remove packaging from most foods whether they are fresh, frozen or in liquid form.
Benefits
Cost Reduction
Landfill Diversion and Decreased Compactor Usage.
Stores rely heavily on compactors to manage their waste, which can be expensive and inefficient. Our depackaging process efficiently separates food waste from its packaging, reducing the volume of waste that needs to be compacted. This not only decreases the frequency of compactor pulls and maintenance costs, but also lowers waste disposal costs and landfill hauls. As a result of our innovative depackaging services, customers are seeing up to a 500% increase in food waste diversion.
More Cost Reduction
Increase Labor Efficiency
Handling and sorting food waste manually is labor-intensive and time consuming. Utilizing mechanical depackaging enables staff to focus on more value-added tasks. When an employee isn’t manually depackaging food they can instead work on helping you generate sales by stocking shelves and helping customers. This results in significant savings on labor costs and enhances overall efficiency. Denali customers report labor efficiency gains of four to twelve hours per day, per location! As a result of our innovative depackaging services, customers are seeing up to 200% increase in donations (less time removing depacking foods).
Food Safety
Integration of Denali’s depackaging process into your food waste management system streamlines the entire process, from waste collection to disposal. Properly managing food waste is crucial to maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at your location and complying with food safety laws and regulations.
For example, most of our customers have opted for our full service offering, inclusive of transportation of food waste and utilize secure food waste receptacles that are outside the store and are regularly cleaned by Denali. This eliminates transportation of food waste by food grade trucks and storage of food waste inside precious refrigerated space.
Our depackaging process helps by quickly and effectively processing food waste, reducing the risk of contamination and unpleasant odors, thus ensuring a healthier and more pleasant experience.
Operational Flexibility
Our depackaging process is designed to handle a wide range of packaging types and food waste. Meat, dairy, bakery, fresh produce, or prepared foods to name a few, our depackaging process adapts seamlessly, providing consistent performance regardless of the waste composition. No matter the store size big or small our depackaging solution is scalable to meet your needs and it can easily be integrated into your existing operations.
Employee Satisfaction and Safety
By automating the depackaging process, employees are spared from the repetitive and often strenuous task of manually separating food waste. This leads to a safer work environment, reducing the risk of injuries and improving overall job satisfaction A more efficient waste management system means less mess and clutter in the backroom areas. This results in a cleaner, more organized workspace, contributing to a better working environment for your staff.
Compliance and Reputation
Denali’s depackaging process helps ensure your location(s) remain compliant with local and national food waste disposal regulations. By effectively managing and recycling food waste, you can avoid potential fines and penalties, maintaining your locations good standing with regulatory bodies. Additionally, consumers are increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of the businesses they support. Adopting cutting-edge waste management technology sets your store apart as a leader in sustainability. With our innovative depackaging solution, you demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and responsible waste management. This can significantly enhance your brand image, attract eco-conscious customers, and foster loyalty.
What can go in the bin?
All Food Waste – In Package
Meat
Department
Meat trimmings,
Packaged Meats
Packaged Meats
Dairy
Department
Milk, Yogurt, Cream Cheese,
Sour Cream, Eggs
(no Styrofoam)
Sour Cream, Eggs
(no Styrofoam)
Prepared
Foods
Sandwiches, Salads, Soups,
Rotisserie, Chicken, Meats, Meals
Rotisserie, Chicken, Meats, Meals
Bakery
Department
Cakes, Breads, Cookies,
Pasta, Cereal
Pasta, Cereal
Grocery
Department
Fresh Produce, Canned
Goods, Rice(s), Candy, Cookies
Goods, Rice(s), Candy, Cookies
Frozen Foods
Department
Ice Cream, Frozen Pizza,
Frozen Vegetables
Frozen Vegetables
Deli
Department
Meats, Cheeses, Pizza,
Olives, Salads
Olives, Salads
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Food Waste
Depackaging Process
- Collection: Food waste is collected from various industrial and commercial sources and transported to a treatment facility.
- Initial Handling: The collected food waste is delivered to a designated area within the facility, often by truck or front-end loader.
- Mechanical Separation: The food waste is fed into a depackaging system where mechanical methods, such as shredding or crushing, separate the organic food material from its packaging. Water may be added to aid in the separation process.
- Biomass Extraction: The depackaged food waste, now a semi-liquid biomass, is screened and collected, while the non-biodegradable packaging is removed and disposed of appropriately.
- Processing: The extracted biomass is pumped into anaerobic digesters or composting systems. This process can produce biogas and biosolids, which can be used for energy production and soil enhancement, respectively.
