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Are you considering an on-site commercial composter?
Learn more about the best commercial composting units, the positive impact you could have on the planet and how much you could save in the long run.
What Is a Commercial Composter?
Commercial composters are a sustainable, economical and practical waste solution used by large businesses and organisations. By installing an on-site composting system, you can significantly reduce the waste you send to landfill.
Designed to be installed on-site, commercial composting units allow sustainably minded businesses to compost their organic waste and reduce what’s sent to landfill – particularly in areas with limited access to large-scale industrial composting facilities.
Commercial composting units are ideal for*:
- Large shopping centres
- Large restaurants
- Food outlets
- Offices
- Universities
- Mining companies
- Workplaces
- Hospitals
- Zoos
- Prisons
*Composting units are ideal for new builds. Due to their size, they often need to be planned for in the building phase.
Where To Buy A Commercial Machine for Composting
PRM Waste Systems
Based in the UK, PRM Waste Systems provide a range of waste recycling machinery and equipment. Their PRM Bio-Processor is ideal for businesses looking for an on-site composting solution.
The Details
Model: The PRM Bio-Processor digests organic waste material and turns it into nutrient-rich compost. It’s a sustainable way to dispose of your food waste and certified compostable packaging. It works by using oxygen and microbes (friendly bugs) to break down food waste, reducing its volume by 80%.
Feedstock accepted: All food waste, including fruits and vegetables, chicken and poultry, meat, fish, dried goods, milk and dairy, breads and cakes, pasta and rice, as well as compostable packaging – provided it’s certified to European standards.
Processes compostable packaging: Yes, provided it’s certified to European standards.
Model specifications: There are three models available.
- P250 Bio-Processor (250L)
- P500 Bio-Processor (500L)
- P1000 Bio-Processor (1000L).
Pricing model: Leasing with service and maintenance fees.
Green Eco Technologies
WasteMaster is an Australian-made and owned technology that converts organic waste into a concentrated residue within 24 hours. It’s been independently tested to show that it destroys all bacteria and pathogens with virtually no odour – it also doesn’t attract rodents. The residue can be safely handled, transported, stored and used as an additive to create a high-quality compost.
When you sign up with Green Eco Technologies, you’ll get a custom dashboard showing how much waste you’ve diverted from landfill, your greenhouse gas reduction, how many homes you’ve powered and more.
The Details
Model name: WasteMaster, there are 3 WasteMaster models with daily capacities between 200 and 800 kg.
Unit technology: Proprietary technology M.I.R.A helps to break down the cellular structure of food waste, releasing the fixed moisture and rapidly accelerating the natural decomposition process. This allows the WasteMaster to process food waste without using excessively high heat and power.
Feedstock accepted: Fruit, vegetables, meat (including chicken bones), seafood (including fish frames and head), crustaceans, coffee, soft plant foliage, grass clippings and compostable packaging.
Processes compostable packaging: Yes, fibre and paper-based certified compostable packaging is accepted to up to 20% of the feedstock’s total weight.
Unit footprint: Occupies a total footprint of 3500mm x 3800mm.
Service areas: Australia-wide, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Singapore.
Pricing model: Managed service (all-inclusive monthly fee) or an outright fee and service agreement.
Why Install a Commercial Compost Machine?
Environmental Benefits
Food waste produces 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions (source). By having a commercial compost machine readily available on-site, you can easily reduce the amount of waste you send to landfill, and as a result, your emissions.
The organic waste you collect can be turned into a nutrient-rich fertiliser to replenish soil and feed plants.
Reduce General Waste
With an on-site compost machine, you’ll significantly reduce the amount of waste you send to landfill. That means less logistics and transport – it all happens on-site.
Build Credibility
Whether you’re a workplace, university or large restaurant, composting on-site can win the hearts of conscious consumers.
It’ll build your credibility in the market and show your commitment to environmental sustainability.
What Difference Could You Make?
By installing a PRM BioProcessor, two UK hospitals have significantly reduced their food waste. The hospitals previously disposed of around 8 tonnes of food waste per month (the weight of four cars) which will now go to the PRM BioProcess instead – recycling all of the hospital’s food waste on-site (source).
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The Future Of Commercial Composting
Can’t find a commercial composter that suits your business model?
We recognise that right now, the size and scale of commercial composters might not be suited to all businesses – particularly small businesses.
But as demand for composting facilities increases in Australia, New Zealand and around the world, we can only expect more innovative technology and new and exciting solutions to come on the market. At Compost Connect, we’re committed to keeping you updated on this evolution.
