# Vegas Energy Food Waste to Fuel?

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/10/vegas-energy-food-waste-to-fuel/
- Published: 2020-10-24T23:20:55-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

First of all: let’s talk Vegas energy food waste. I mean as a way to power it up.
I mean, it takes a lot of energy to power Las Vegas.

For example, the slot machines, nightclubs, and bright neon lights. Where, but on
of the [Las Vegas](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/05/what-rural-alaska-can-teach-the-world-about-renewable-energy/)
strip. These high electricity demands have made it difficult for the city to achieve
[100 percent renewable power](https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/las-vegas-now-powered-entirely-renewable-energy/).
Therefore, there is an effort for [casinos to leave the grid](https://lasvegassun.com/news/2016/sep/30/mgm-resorts-wynn-stop-purchasing-nv-energy-power/).
We need to [green the energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2008/04/patent-energy-clean-litigation/)
to power Las Vegas! So I say: Vegas Energy [Food Waste](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/12/finding-impactful-ways-to-fight-food-waste-epidemic/)!

Although, resorts are experimenting with LED lighting and solar arrays. Yet Rosalie
Bingham has a more ambitious idea. So What if they sourced their power the leftover
food at their buffets?

To begin, Rosalie is an Environmental Entrepreneur. She Explains How “The [Green Machine” Initiative](https://greenlivingguy.com/2009/11/jill-and-ally-zarin-green-initiatives-and-reality/)
Will Help Bring Energy Independence to Las Vegas!

As we know, Las Vegas food waste in the land of overindulgence and gluttony. In 
addition to consuming a record-breaking amount of energy. Now, Nevada spends $700
million per year on out-of-state fossil fuels.

All to power the flashing lights, gigantic billboards, and air-conditioned casinos.
More noteworthy, the city also has the largest landfill in America! With over 42
million tourists per day. Yes folks 42 million. Therefore one casino group alone,
generates over 800 tons of [daily](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/10/the-cost-of-wasted-food-infographic/)
[food waste](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/10/university-of-pittsburgh-berg-center-premieres-documentary-focused-on-reducing-food-waste-rescuing-abundance/).

Again: Vegas Energy Food Waste.

#### ![Vegas energy food waste. We need to green the energy to power Las Vegas](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_6805.png?resize=300%2C209&quality=50&ssl=1)

But according to environmental entrepreneur Rosalie Bingham, if handled correctly,
we can [say goodbye to Vegas Energy Food](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/10/smithfield-foods-moves-greener-says-newsweek-list/)
Waste. Oy, this gluttony and waste!! Yet it may actually help the city reach energy
independence.

Bingham is the founder of “The Green Machine,” an environmental initiative to increase
renewable [energy in Las Vegas](https://greenlivingguy.com/2007/03/organic-clothes-show-green-is-the-new-black/)
by converting organic waste into power and water.

This forward-thinking solution uses the current hundreds of tons of daily [food waste](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/03/scientists-around-the-world-are-working-to-turn-agricultural-waste-into-food-packaging-and-more/).
All that is now dumped into Nevada landfills. However and instead is now diverting
to an Anaerobic Digester System (ADS.) The ADS converts the organic waste into clean
power and water. Also it even utilizes all the by-product. Therefore so there is
no waste.

Best part is, The Green Machine has already secured some funding. All which will
be used to help build and operate the ADS. Most importantly, the project has the
support of several large Nevada organizations. That’s even including the local [power and gas](https://greenlivingguy.com/2026/06/microsoft-ai-gas-power-partnership-with-chevron/)
company, the landfill facility, and the Regional Transportation Commission. Cause
all agreed to purchase the gas produced from the digester. Then they will fuel local
bus fleets. Now The Green Machine is looking to the community to help support this
effort.

“We can no longer sustain the damage that has been done to our societies and planet.
We need solutions that actually repair the damage that has been done…”

…says Bingham, who, as a 4th generation Vegas native, is committed to creating a
sustainable future for her city and her neighbors.

Rosalie Bingham is on a mission to bring energy independence to Las Vegas. She is
raising public awareness of environmental issues and has information on how people
can help [fuel “The Green](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/01/green-kior-fuel-and-the-future-of-biofuels/)
Machine.

ABOUT ROSALIE BINGHAM:

#### ![](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_6804.png?resize=118%2C157&quality=50&ssl=1)

In conclusion, a true leader stands for Rosalie Bingham. She is a fourth generation
Nevadan. Cause Rosalie is on a quest to repairing and regenerating the planet. Bingham
is the founder of Regener8tive. It is a Nevada nonprofit that finds, funds, and 
facilitates environmental projects with solution-based methods. Regener8tive’s latest
project, “The Green Machine” is an initiative to bring energy independence to Las
Vegas with alternative solutions to food waste.

For more information visit:

[http://www.regener8tive.com](http://www.regener8tive.com)

![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641?
s=300&d=monsterid&r=g)

 greenlivingguy

 The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living
expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author,
Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The
Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides
and more. Seth's books range from: # Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Bob Brant
and Seth Leitman (2nd and 3rd editions) # Build Your Own Plug-in Hybrid Electric
Vehicle by Seth Leitman # Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle by Carl Vogel # Green
Lighting by Seth Leitman, Brian Clark Howard and Bill Brinsky # Solar Power For 
Your Home by David Findley # Renewable Energies For Your Home by Russel Gehrke #
Do-it-Yourself Home Energy Audits by David Findley # Build Your Own Small Wind Power
System by Brian Clark Howard and Kevin Shea # and more green living books to follow.

 [See Full Bio](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/) [  ](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/)