A modern approach
to food waste management
The Cost of Food Waste
The annual global value of food waste is $1 trillion USD.* That’s equivalent to the GDP of Indonesia—the world’s 15th largest economy.* The food industry loses $15 billion annually on unsold fruits and vegetables, while the restaurant sector loses around $2 billion due to food waste. And that’s not all—when you factor in the operational time spent handling food waste across an organization, followed by the costs of disposal, the real cost can be three times higher.
Responsible resource management doesn’t just win customer loyalty—studies have shown that investments in food waste reduction initiatives deliver a 600% return over three years, with 76% of businesses recovering their initial investment within the first year.*
How It Works
ORCA is an on-site aerobic food waste digester that uses naturally occurring microorganisms in the presence of oxygen. Our technology efficiently breaks down food waste into liquid effluent within 24 hours or less—without the need for grinding or shredding.
The wastewater discharged by ORCA can be further processed at wastewater treatment plants, where nutrients are extracted to produce renewable biogas or used for agricultural purposes. ORCA can save you both time and money while reducing your environmental footprint compared to traditional disposal methods—and helping you stay compliant with food waste regulations.
ORCA+
Every ORCA unit is equipped with a built-in scale that automatically measures the amount of food waste digested. This data is displayed on the ORCA+ dashboard, providing real-time access to both historical and current trends in food waste reduction.
This makes it easy to track how much food waste your operation generates, effectively manage your waste reduction plan, and quantify the cost savings and environmental impact of your improvements. Fewer garbage trucks on the road and less food waste overall.
Benefits of Using ORCA
Sustainability
ORCA technology prevents food waste from ending up in landfills, reducing methane and carbon dioxide emissions while transforming food waste into renewable resources. Our system takes trucks off the road, significantly lowering your organization’s overall carbon footprint.
Cost Savings
ORCA reduces waste transportation costs, lowers labor expenses, and cuts down on pest control and cleaning costs. The weight data generated by ORCA can also help identify consumption patterns, supporting smarter purchasing decisions.
Convenience
Most of our clients install ORCA directly in their kitchens—eliminating the need to store food waste on-site and reducing the risk of pests and rodents. There’s no need to transport waste over long distances or deal with spills from torn garbage bags. ORCA also helps lower the risk of employee injuries from lifting heavy waste bags.
Compliance
ORCA’s automated reporting tool helps organizations meet sustainability reporting requirements and stay compliant with regulations and mandates related to organic waste reduction.
ORCA
Digesters
Models
OG25
Processing Capacity:
11 kg/hour
Dimensions:
Length: 126 cm × Width: 86 cm
× Height: 127 cm
OG50
Processing Capacity:
23 kg/hour
Dimensions:
Length: 175 cm × Width: 86 cm
× Height: 127 cm
OG100
Processing Capacity:
45 kg/hour
Dimensions:
Length: 286 cm × Width: 86 cm
× Height: 127 cm
