Food Waste to Compost
Food waste disposed of in landfill releases methane, a greenhouse gas that is much more potent than carbon, but when converted into compost and applied to the land it sequesters carbon, making it an integral part of a Net Zero strategy.
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Transforming organic waste into compost reduces costs as well as GHG emissions associated with your business.
The Demeterra Range of Composters
The Demeterra composters accept all types of biowaste including cooked and raw foods, meat and fish, manure, citrus fruits, wooden crates and cardboard. The temperature controlled process eliminates any pathogens and the system meets SPAn3 Health Regulations.
How does it work?
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Pre-sorted organic waste and chopped wood or pellets are added to the composter
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The composter mixes the materials in a temperature controlled environment at around 65° to kill any pathogens
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After approximately 15 days of aerobic composting, the final compost can be removed from the Demeterra
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Rest the compost outdoors or in a ventilated storage space for approximately 6 weeks before using on site.
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If your business does not have gardens, consider selling the compost to gain a new income stream, or donate the compost to local farmers, community garden groups, your staff or others that can make good use of it.
Simple
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Accepts all types of bio-waste: cooked, raw, meat, manure, citrus fruits, wooden crates, cardboard
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Barely 30 minutes per day required to operate the machine
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Internal shredder for maximum efficiency
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Programmable, remote controlled and automatic traceability
Ecological
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Low running costs at less than €200 per year
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Low energy requirements to operate
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Inside temperature reached by natural action of bacteria so no external heat source required
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Optimal carbon balance t 10kg CO2 equivalent per tonne
Hygienic
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Odour Free
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Enclosed to avoid attracting insects or rodents
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Internal temperature above 60°C
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Complies with health regulations (SPAn3)
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Completely safe to use
Sort Food Waste before Depositing in the Demeterra
What size suits your business?
DESCRIPTION
Demeterra 70
Demeterra 160
Demeterra 330
Kilos of food waste / day
Total food composted / year
Equivalent restaurant covers / day
Compost production / day
Wood pellets needed / month
Surface needed to operate
Suitable for residential users
25-80kg / day 80-160kg / day 160-350kg / day
70 litres 160 litres 330 litres
Less than 1m³ Less than 2m³ Less than 3m³
12 + 6 m² 28 + 10 m² 44 + 12 m²
2000 families 4000 families 8000 families
27 tonnes 58 tonnes 120 tonnes
800 covers 1600 covers 3200 covers
The Business Case
Approximate annual savings from avoiding waste collection (€270 / tonne): €7,560 - €35,910
Potential annual income from sales of loose compost: (€150 / tonne) €1,680 - €7,980
Potential annual sales of packed compost: (€450 / tonne) €5,040 - €23,940
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Return on Investment (if compost is sold loose): 3.6 - 17.1 years
Return on Investment (if compost is sold packed): 2.5 - 8.4 years
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Return on Investment (compost is donated): 3.8 - 8.6 years
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All financial gains are subject to change
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