Chicago’s Vertical Farm: the Future of the Eco Farm
Apr 12
While the goal is complete zero waste, they are not quite there yet; but pretty close. The anaerobic digester in the plant makes use of bacteria to break down organic waste and create biogas. The biogas is made of carbon dioxide and methane as well as left over material that is used as fertilizer. The combined power and heat system converts the methane into needed energy and has allowed them to be completely taken off the electrical grid. The results for the digester is that it helps to produce large food quantities and does have a zero waste output.
While still under construction and not complete, the demand for tenants has been high. Currently they have five tenants that have signed up, which include: a hydroponic farm, aquaponic farms, tilapia fish breeders, bakers, a kombucha tea brewer (a type of tea that promotes health benefits) and a mushroom garden. The products from the eco farm are sold to local markets, restaurants and cafes and are also used for the production of additional food within the farm.
Sources: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/us/plant-chicago-eco-farm/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
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