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Note that Digesters can be hooked up to toilets! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624908584d3d6a13f096f191/e26e739b-5d44-486e-b433-340a57430144/contin+manure+diges.jpg Researching and developing small-scale Anaerobic Digesters for home use locally and abroad. - Large-scale Digesters These are common on large farms. Oregon Dairy — right here in Lancaster, PA — runs its entire store and farm via biogas from manure and compost! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624908584d3d6a13f096f191/119527e1-d83f-4cdb-9329-0c02d45ed2a0/Screenshot_57.jpg Researching and developing small-scale Anaerobic Digesters for home use locally and abroad. - Reduces Greenhouse gas emissions Anaerobic Digesters capture methane that is being produced naturally. 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