Ladner-based Village Farms International announced earlier this month it has received funding to conduct a feasibility study for the capture and use of carbon dioxide from landfill gas.
The study is to be conducted by Hallbar Consulting, a local sustainability consultancy firm, in partnership with the Swedish Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, a world-leading applied research and development institute.
This project has received support through the Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C., while the B.C. Greenhouse Growers Association, B.C. Food Processors Association and Air Liquide have also provided financial and in-kind supportive services.
"We are proud to support this ambitious and innovative initiative," said
Ken Bates, Investment Agriculture Foundation chair and a crop and dairy producer in Delta.
"As farmers, we know the value of reducing or re-purposing waste and we congratulate Village Farms as they help create value for B.C. agriculture while enhancing environmental impacts."
The potential for capturing and using carbon dioxide from Vancouver Landfill gas would have the long-term benefit of cleaner air for the region as it is often seen as a wastestream from landfill gas. "Once again as a company Village Farms has aligned itself to be on the forefront of clean technology," said president and CEO Michael DeGiglio.
"We are pleased to be a part of this initiative with the potential for far-reaching positive impacts not only for business but for people and the environment."
