


Even though carbon dioxide has a longer-lasting effect, methane sets the pace for warming in the near term. Methane has more than 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide (CO 2). About a third of food produced worldwide ends up as waste in landfills ( 1) where it generates methane (CH₄) - a greenhouse gas that warms the atmosphere. Vitamix's goal with this product is to decrease food waste. The latest edition of the brand’s flagship product, the FoodCycler FC-50, dries and grinds food waste and turns it into what Vitamix labels a "fertilizer". However, in 2020 Vitamix partnered with a green startup company Food Cycle Science to support and distribute their products. Its reputation is built on high-quality blenders that deliver superior results. Vitamix is not exactly known for food recycling.
