THE PROBLEM
Animal waste management is a critical issue, especially in concentrated animal feeding operations.
But it's also an expensive undertaking to rid of the animal waste. Eggnite offers a cost-effective solution.
Problems Farmers Face Everyday
Quantity of Waste Issues
- Livestock and poultry in Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) or factory farms produce nearly 13x more waste than the entire US population.
- Unlike human waste, animal waste is not treated before disposal.
- Poultry waste can harbor pathogens that could potentially infect humans.
Disposal Method Issues
- Animal waste is stored in open ponds (lagoons) or pits that can leak into groundwater.
- Waste may also include bedding waste, antibiotic residues, cleaning solutions, and sometimes dead animals.
- Excessive use as a fertilizer introduces excessive nutrients, especially nitrogen and phosphorus, into the soil
Environmental Impact Issues
- Excess waste applied to fields often exceeds the land's capacity to absorb it; runoff can lead to waterway "dead zones".
- Noxious mixtures can pollute water, air, and soil.
- Contaminated water can lead to serious health problems in humans.
Regulation Issues
- The EPA regulates CAFO waste but has shifted responsibility to states.
- Some states are taking action to shutter open lagoons and sludge ponds.
- Regulations like the Clean Water Act govern proper handling and disposal to prevent pollution and protect ecosystems
THE SOLUTION
Using Eggnite, farmers can economically solve these waste problems while still being eco-friendly.
Eggnite will take your animal or food waste into our eco-conscious facilities where it is sealed and contained for processing. Processing turns the waste materials into bio-friendly usable materials that are repurposed.
Convenient for you. Safe for the Environment.
We do not use ponds or lagoons
We do not use ponds or lagoons
We do not use ponds or lagoons
Ponds and lagoons can leak, contaminating drinking water sources, and produce foul odors.
Use sealed containment
We do not use ponds or lagoons
We do not use ponds or lagoons
Sealed underground processing reduces risk of leaks and significantly reduces odors.
We do not use landfills
We do not use ponds or lagoons
Operate at 99% efficiency
Nothing is wasted. Landfills can contaminate soil and release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Operate at 99% efficiency
We do not use ponds or lagoons
Operate at 99% efficiency
We utilize equipment with high operational efficiency and reduce certain pathogens by 99%.