Key Takeaways:
- Denali introduces ReCirculate, a compost and organic potting soil product made from repurposed food waste.
- ReCirculate will be available for purchase starting January 2025 at participating retail locations across the US.
- The product aims to help reduce methane emissions by diverting food waste from landfills.
- Denali’s depackaging technology separates organic waste from packaging and converts it into compost, soil, fertilizer, and renewable energy.
- In 2023, Denali recycled 14 billion pounds of organic material, including 1.7 billion pounds of food waste.
Denali Unveils ReCirculate: Turning Food Waste into Sustainable Potting Soil
Denali, the nation’s leading recycler of organics, announced today the launch of ReCirculate, a compost and organic potting soil product made from food waste collected from thousands of grocery stores. Beginning in January 2025, ReCirculate will be available for purchase in one cubic foot bags at select retail locations across the US.
Denali’s CEO, Todd Mathes, highlighted the company’s mission, stating, “At Denali, we’re on a mission to harness the potential of organic waste, and ReCirculate is an example of how we can do that. ReCirculate will leverage the nutrients in organic food waste to help build sustainable green spaces, landscaping, gardens, flower beds, and more, all while powering a fully circular economy. The product not only inspires consumers to choose sustainable potting soil and compost but allows retailers to monetize food waste otherwise sent to landfills, while effectively reducing their carbon footprint.”
Fighting Food Waste and Climate Change
Denali’s introduction of ReCirculate reflects the company’s commitment to combating climate change by reducing the amount of food waste sent to landfills. According to the EPA, food waste constitutes 24% of municipal solid waste in the US, and when food decomposes in landfills, it produces methane—a greenhouse gas 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
Through its innovative depackaging technology, Denali separates food waste from its packaging and transforms it into clean, usable materials. These materials are then converted into compost, soil, fertilizer, and renewable energy, reducing the environmental impact of food waste.
Circular Economy and Retailer Partnerships
Denali’s partnerships with national retailers, regional chains, and independent businesses enable the company to collect and repurpose food waste, turning it into valuable products like ReCirculate. These retailers can now monetize their food waste while contributing to the reduction of methane emissions and supporting a more sustainable economy.
Todd Mathes continued, “ReCirculate is an example of how Denali’s unique approach to fighting food waste continues to have a significant impact on climate change, and consumers can feel good knowing they are directly preventing food waste from reaching landfills, and using safe, effective, and eco-friendly compost.”
