Have you ever seen a product labeled “biodegradable” or “compostable” and wondered what it means? You’re not alone! The terms biodegradable and compostable are often used interchangeably. While there is some overlap, they do not mean the same thing! All compostable products are biodegradable, but not all biodegradable products are compostable. While it is great that sustainable […]
How a Zero Waste Composter Reduces Landfill Waste Introduction Landfill waste is a growing environmental crisis, with millions of tons of organic waste decomposing anaerobically and releasing harmful greenhouse gases like methane. A zero waste composter offers a sustainable solution by diverting food scraps and biodegradable materials from landfills, transforming them into nutrient-rich compost. 1. The Problem: […]
Compost produced from organic solid waste could replace 21% of industrial fertilizers in urban agriculture
The organic solid waste that citizens deposit in brown recycling bins could currently produce the amount of compost needed to satisfy 8% of the nutrients demanded by urban and peri-urban agriculture, reducing environmental impacts such as soil eutrophication by 39% and global warming by 130%. This is the main conclusion of a study carried out by […]
Accelerated Composter for Food Waste: A Faster Path to Nutrient-Rich Soil Food waste is a global problem, with millions of tons ending up in landfills each year, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Traditional composting can take months, but an accelerated composter speeds up the process, turning food scraps into rich compost in hours instead of […]
Commercial Composting Solutions: A Sustainability Guide for Restaurants Restaurants are composting using new modern equipment that makes it both practical and economical to do on-site. Today’s commercial composting solutions take the complex task of responsibly discarding food waste and make it easy for restaurants to implement. Here’s a quick introduction and overview of the leading composting […]
