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Why <strong>Anaerobic</strong> <strong>Digestion</strong> and Wastes are<br />

an Opportunity in California?<br />

• 36 Million TPY disposed<br />

• Potential to reduce GHGs<br />

• Reduces reliance on landfills<br />

• Alternatives to natural gas<br />

• Helps achieve 33% threshold <strong>of</strong> renewable energy by<br />

2020<br />

• Low Carbon Fuel Standard (10% reduction in carbon<br />

intensity by 2020)<br />

• 15% <strong>of</strong> waste stream is food waste - high value<br />

feedstock for digesters<br />

Courtesy <strong>of</strong> Michael Moore, OCSD<br />

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