Food waste as a source of energy
An interesting approach to waste utilisation is the treatment of leftover food. Around 5,000 meals are prepared in the canteen kitchen every day. The leftovers are scraped off the trays, collected in a central extraction system and pumped out every five days by a waste disposal company. This food waste is used by Innsbrucker Kommunalbetriebe to produce methane gas, which represents a sustainable approach to energy generation.
Underground disposal centre
The logistical challenge of waste disposal is met by an underground disposal centre, where around 220 trolleys of waste arrive every day. Five employees sort the waste by colour and type to ensure efficient disposal. The costs for this system amount to around 580,000 euros per year, whereby precise separation of the waste enables cost-effective disposal.
Waste avoidance is a top priority for the clinic
The Innsbruck clinic endeavours to avoid as much waste as possible. Careful waste separation and innovative approaches to waste utilisation are the decisive steps on the way to a more sustainable future in the healthcare sector.
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Source: Christoph Praxmarer, tirol.ORF.at