Divert Breaks Ground on Renewable Energy Facility in Washington State
Divert, Inc. announced the groundbreaking on its Integrated Diversion & Energy Facility in Longview, Wash., the first-of-its-kind in the state. The new facility is expected to have the capacity to process 100,000 tons of wasted food a year from Washington and Oregon into carbon negative renewable energy, bringing the region closer to its goals to reduce wasted food and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
“Divert is at the forefront of the fight against wasted food, driving significant progress across the U.S., and now in a first for the state of Washington,” says Ryan Begin, CEO and cofounder, Divert. “Leveraging 16 years of leadership and knowledge in the industry, our company is eager to support businesses across Washington and Oregon in preventing waste and complying with food waste legislation. This is an important moment for Divert and the Pacific Northwest in driving transformative change for the industry and solidifying our commitment to a waste-free world.”