Bio Capital has announced a partnership with Adnams, a Southwold-based brewery and hospitality group, to rebuild and modernize its anaerobic digestion (AD) facility located in Reydon, Suffolk. This redevelopment aims to align with upcoming legislation that mandates UK local authorities to separately collect food waste from households.
Currently, Suffolk lacks a dedicated facility to process food waste, creating a gap that Adnams seeks to fill through this collaboration. The enhanced infrastructure is expected to reduce landfill reliance, lower carbon emissions, and convert organic waste into renewable energy.
Once operational, the revamped facility will provide green fuel for Adnams' heavy goods vehicle (HGV) fleet, supply green gas to power its brewery, and generate green CO2 for brewing processes. The initiative is also set to create local jobs and position Suffolk as a leader in renewable energy.
Mick Fishwick, chief operating officer of Bio Capital, emphasized the project's importance in promoting sustainability and renewable energy. He highlighted that the anaerobic digestion development marks a significant stride toward reducing carbon emissions, recycling food waste, and supporting Suffolk's climate emergency goals.
Adnams CEO, Jenny Hanlon, expressed excitement about the facility's potential to aid local homeowners in their efforts toward achieving net-zero emissions through effective waste recycling. She noted that the new AD facility would serve as a cornerstone for Suffolk's broader sustainability efforts, integrating with future waste regulations while benefiting the local economy through job creation.
