The Solution
Waste Separation
Organic waste needs to be separated and diverted towards processing sites that make use of anaerobic digesters.
The Initiative
The Dragonfly-e Initiative plans to create a standard network of organic material processing sites in central Minnesota that will process organic waste, including food waste and manure, into renewable energy.
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to justify any possible investment towards an anaerobic digester that would replace existing and obsolete landfills by capitalizing on current waste.
Plan
Our project plans to identify the type, location, quantity, and quality of organic material that can be processed. This will help mitigate the negative impacts of raw organic material while turning it into a profitable source of income through the generation of low-carbon fuel.
End-Goal
This low-carbon fuel would then be available for use by the individuals or organizations participating in The Dragonfly-e Initiative as part of a self-sustainable circular economy.
Implementation
The anaerobic digesters will have a standard design to facilitate construction and implementation. They will also be scalable to better serve the local community where installed, and would work as a co-op bringing together households, businesses, and industries together into the solution.