You make the yogurt.

We’ll handle the waste.

PurposeEnergy designs, builds, owns, and operates industrial waste treatment systems servicing food and beverage producers.
We believe waste is simply too important to waste.

Wastewater

Organic Waste

Sustainability

You make the wings.

We’ll handle the byproducts.

Since our founding in 2007, PurposeEnergy has been helping food and beverage manufacturers address the costs and challenges associated with waste disposal and wastewater treatment.

Wastewater

Organic Waste

Sustainability

You make the cheddar.

We’ll handle the whey.

PurposeEnergy sets a new standard for anaerobic digestion technology. Our systems are proven to turn high-strength organic waste streams into clean, reusable water, and valuable biogas.

Wastewater

Organic Waste

Sustainability

You make the ice cream.

We’ll handle the residuals.

Partnering with PurposeEnergy helps you meet stringent wastewater discharge requirements while enhancing brand credibility and long-term stakeholder trust.

Wastewater

Organic Waste

Sustainability

DAIRY
PRODUCTION
WASTE

BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING
WASTE

MEAT
PROCESSING
WASTE

INGREDIENT PRODUCTION
WASTE

Leading commercial manufacturers outsource their organic waste disposal and critical wastewater treatment to us.

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PurposeEnergy-Middlebury

This site is engineered to process both piped and trucked feedstocks. Agri-Mark/Cabot, WhistlePig, and Vermont Hard Cider depend on the facility to handle wastewater and organic byproducts, reducing operational risk and ensuring consistent regulatory compliance.

8,750,000 kWh/year

Renewable power

2,000 metric tons/year

Carbon reduction

Trusted by

Cabot Cheese, WhistlePig Whiskey, and Vermont Cider

Wastewater Treatment

PurposeEnergy’s wastewater treatment solutions help food and beverage producers reduce compliance risk, avoid costly surcharges, and scale operations with confidence.

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Estimate your carbon savings

Our carbon calculator gives you a quick estimate of the greenhouse gas emissions tied to your organic waste. It’s not exact, but it’s a powerful first step to see how our solutions could potentially reduce your carbon footprint.

If you're ready for a more accurate assessment of your waste and wastewater, or if you just have questions, contact us.

Our specialized team of analytical experts along with our customized Carbon Intensity Model (CIM) can evaluate the true value of your waste and wastewater.

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Wastewater Produced

Wastewater flow (GPD):

100,000

Wastewater COD (mg/L):

50,000

Trucking Waste

Hauled waste flow (GPD):

25,000

Hauled waste COD (mg/L):

50,000

One-way miles to disposal site:

25

Carbon Savings Calculator

If you are interested in learning more about saving on your carbon footprint and operational costs, email or schedule a consultation with us.

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PurposeEnergy is an established US-based renewable fuels and biogas specialist focused on waste solutions for the food and beverage industries. Over the last 15 years, PurposeEnergy has developed, owned, and operated multiple projects that convert organic waste streams to biogas for use in industrial processes, conversion to renewable electricity or refinement to Renewable Natural Gas (“RNG”). PurposeEnergy is a portfolio company of Quinbrook.