Qatar Airways Eliminates Airline Catering Food Waste with LFC Biodiges…

Power Knot LLC, the market leader of on-site organic waste management solutions, announced today the successful installation of its LFC-500 biodigester at Qatar Airways. This partnership reinforces Qatar Airways’ commitment to sustainability and highlights.

LFC-500 Biodigester: Qatar Airways’ Innovative Food Disposal Solution

Qatar Airways has taken a proactive step in managing the food waste generated by its catering operations by implementing the LFC-500 biodigester. This innovative solution digests between 175–1500 kg (380–3300 lb) of food waste daily, converting it into grey water that can be safely discharged. By doing so, it significantly reduces the need for landfill waste, lowers transportation costs, and cuts carbon emissions, thereby contributing to a more sustainable environment.

“The LFC biodigester at Qatar Aircraft Catering Company exemplifies how advanced technology can seamlessly integrate into large-scale operations to reduce waste, lower costs, and minimise environmental impact,” said Shakeel Khaleel, Regional Director of Power Knot Middle East, “We’re proud to partner with organisations like Qatar Airways, who share our vision for a sustainable future.”

Installing the LFC-500 biodigester marks a critical step in Qatar Airways’ broader environmental initiatives, including a commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

LFC Biodigesters at Qatar Aircraft Catering Company

The Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC) has implemented Power Knot’s LFC biodigesters to optimise food waste management, achieving significant operational and environmental benefits.

Key Operational Benefits:

• Streamlined Operations: Automating food waste disposal has improved kitchen workflows and freed up staff time, ensuring the solution’s efficiency.
• Cost Savings: Efficiencies in waste collection and reduced labour needs have lowered operational costs, demonstrating the solution’s economic viability.
• Hygiene and Safety: The biodigesters help maintain high hygiene standards, minimise contamination risks, and foster a safer kitchen environment.

Environmental Impact:

• Reduced Carbon Footprint: The biodigesters convert food scraps into water, reducing methane emissions by diverting organic waste from landfills. This significant reduction in carbon footprint inspires hope for a greener future.
• Sustainability Leadership: This aligns with Qatar Airways’ commitment to eco-friendly practices and positions it as a sustainability leader in the airline industry.

Broader Implications:

QACC’s integration of innovative waste management with high-volume food production exemplifies how operational efficiency, sustainability, and quality assurance can coexist. This sets a benchmark in the airline catering industry for balancing top-tier service with environmental responsibility.

About Power Knot

Power Knot provides safe and economically sound solutions for commercial, industrial, and military customers globally seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. The company offers nine biodigester models that process from 10 kg (25 lb) to 6000 kg (13,200 lb) of food waste daily. Its technologies are proven, available today, have been in reliable use for many years, and offer a payback period typically of less than two years. The company designs, develops, and manufactures its products at its headquarters in Silicon Valley, California.

For more information, visit powerknot.com/qatar-airways.

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