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3What to do with the Cherry Pits? (Beta Demo)
We are a cherry production plant that has dumped our left over cherry pits in a landfill. We would like to come up with a more eco-friendly solution to the question: What to do with the left over cherry pits?
Challenge Guidelines
Cherry production plant seeks an EcoSolution that allows recycling or reuse of cherry pits, instead of tossing them away. Prefer a solution that involves minimal transportation distance from plant, but can still use dump truck (which is already used to transport to land fill).
What this challenge offers to the winner
The best answer will win a free crate of cherries and honorable mention in our company blog and newsletter!
Which state this challenge is located in
Oregon
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Comments (2)
Richard Halpern: Eco Icons turn from RED to GREEN when the challenge is solved!
Renee Johnson: Depending on where you are located in Oregon you may consider a commercial composting facility- like Republic's Pacific Region Compost or JC Bio for biodigestion.