Bioenergy Devco Supports Local Legislators in Efforts to Cut Methane Emissions
Bioenergy Devco Supports Local Legislators in Efforts to Cut ... PR Newswire
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Bioenergy Devco Commends Local Legislators’ Efforts to Reduce Methane Emissions
Annapolis, Md., Nov. 1, 2023
Bioenergy Devco (BDC), the North American division of BTS Bioenergy, LLC and a global leader in the design, engineering, construction, financing, and operation of anaerobic digestion facilities, has released a statement applauding local legislators’ initiatives to divert organic waste from landfills and reduce methane emissions. More than 50 leaders from across the United States sent an open letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday, urging the federal government to update landfill emissions monitoring standards and support their efforts to phase out organics from landfills and incinerators.
“I applaud the proactive efforts of these local legislators to address a very critical need, impacting not only at the local level but also a worldwide problem. There is clear evidence of an overwhelming desire to address methane emissions that impact local communities and waterways,” said Shawn Kreloff, CEO of Bioenergy Devco. “We see the greatest impact on issues that affect us globally made by local communities working together to protect the environment and strengthen their economies. We look forward to continuing to partner with local legislators and residents to do just that, and also serve as a resource to local communities in their efforts to curtail methane emissions.”
The letter comes shortly after the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a groundbreaking initiative called “the Wasted Food Scale,” which highlights the harmful effects of sending food waste to landfills and incinerators.
Key points from the article:
- Over one-third of the food produced in the United States goes uneaten, wasting valuable resources.
- Wasted food that ends up in landfills generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
- Anaerobic digestion is a crucial solution for a more sustainable world, as it breaks down organic materials and turns them into clean, renewable natural gas.
- Bioenergy Devco works with municipal and state legislators to design, engineer, construct, finance, and operate anaerobic digestion facilities that improve air, soil, and watershed quality while creating renewable energy and supporting sustainable agriculture.
About Bioenergy Devco
Bioenergy Devco is a global leader in the design, engineering, construction, financing, and operation of advanced anaerobic digester systems. Their technology provides a scalable option to help communities and businesses transform their waste and energy sectors. Headquartered in Annapolis, MD, Bioenergy Devco has built over 250 and currently manages more than 150 organics recycling and clean energy generation facilities worldwide. Their anaerobic digesters help mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuel.
Bioenergy Devco Media Contact
Jessica Whidt
Warner Communications
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SOURCE Bioenergy Devco
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 15: Life on Land
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning.
- SDG 12.3: By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses.
- SDG 15.9: By 2020, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies, and accounts.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator for SDG 13.2: Number of countries that have communicated the establishment or operationalization of an integrated policy/strategy/plan that addresses climate change adaptation and mitigation.
- Indicator for SDG 12.3: Food Loss Index.
- Indicator for SDG 15.9: Extent of use of internationally agreed upon indicators related to biodiversity.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning. | Number of countries that have communicated the establishment or operationalization of an integrated policy/strategy/plan that addresses climate change adaptation and mitigation. |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | 12.3: By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses. | Food Loss Index. |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | 15.9: By 2020, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies, and accounts. | Extent of use of internationally agreed upon indicators related to biodiversity. |
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