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With the goal of empowering organizations to create a sustainable future, 3 Rivers Energy Partners( 3 Rivers) transforms organic waste streams into renewable energy and fertilizer. By building, owning, and operating its own facilities, the company facilitates its partners’ transition to more sustainable practices, thus ensuring a more renewable and sustainable future for them and the communities they serve. Last year, John Rivers, Co-Founder and CEO, discussed 3 Rivers’ major projects with Jack Daniels and Jim Beam, both of which are still ongoing.
“ When we last spoke, these projects were still under construction. We are pleased to announce that the Jim Beam project is now operational and actively producing gas. Similarly, we began gas production at the Jack Daniels facility over a month ago. Thus, we are in a much different spot than we were during our last conversation with New Energy Today, which is pretty exciting,” John reveals.
Demand for projects focused on renewable natural gas and waste energy solutions is rapidly growing as the world prioritizes carbon reduction. However, there are other environmental issues linked to the renewable energy sector that 3 Rivers is equally committed to addressing, as John highlights.“ The fact of the matter is that renewable energy alone is not sufficient to solve all environmental problems, so we tackle many other challenges. For years, the stillage or waste product from our processes has been used as animal feed in various industrial facilities. In the beginning, this seemed like a great idea, but after over ten years of regular use, it has become evident that this
feed by itself is not a suitable source of food for animals. Indeed, it has led to health issues, including bone density loss and higher mortality rates. While it might be good in moderation, the widespread availability of this free feed led livestock farmers to rely on it heavily, turning it from a supplement into a main food source. At present, government environmental agencies are working to shift everyone away from this practice.
“ Beyond the negative effects on animal health, excessive use of this feed, or waste product, has resulted in contaminated watersheds, particularly
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