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In the context of growing emphasis on sustainability, energy sustainability stands out prominently as Goal 7 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Equally important is the recycling of waste, which impacts several UN SDGs. This paper explores the potential of decentralized energy production through biogas generated from food waste. This approach is largely carbon neutral and can support local energy needs, such as feeding a microgrid. Additionally, the paper presents early results on capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from biogas to produce higher-grade fuels, potentially achieving a net negative carbon footprint. The captured C02 can be utilized in various domestic and industrial applications, further advancing the principles of a circular economy.
Keywords
Biogas
Carbon neutral
Food waste
Fuels
Information technology
Microgrids
Net zero
Production
Recycling
Sustainable development
carbon capture
carbon footprint
circular economy
decentralized energy
waste to energy