Case Study: Organic Waste Converter for Composting 220 kg of Food Waste Daily

Client: Ecocity Green Limited, Isreal
Location: Shopping Mall, Azreili Group. Azreili group is one of the most powerful and biggest business group in Isreal.
Objective: Implement an organic waste converter (OWC) to compost 220 kg of food waste daily, reducing landfill dependency and promoting sustainability.

The designated unit at the moment will mainly compost leftovers from a delicatessen that operates in the mall and currently produces a lot of smell from the bins and then from the supermarket and other restaurants in the mall

Background

Ecocity Green as Earth Care Equipment’s designated distributor partnered with Azreili Group, to process food waste generated by eateries and food courts in the mall generating significant food waste daily. The goal was to create a sustainable waste management solution to compost food waste onsite.

Solution: Organic Waste Converter

Specifications:

• Capacity: 220 kg/day
• Technology : Fully Automatic In-vessel Composting
• Dimensions: 4432mm(L) X 1802mm(W) X 2162mm(H)
• Power Consumption: 5.6 KW
• Material: Stainless steel
• Output: High-quality compost

Implementation

Phase 1: Assessment and Planning

1. Detailed Discussions: Conducted extensive discussions with the Earth Care team regarding:
   1. The type of food waste generated in the mall.
   2. Availability of supplies needed to operate the machine.
   3. Suitable location for the placement of the machine.
   4. The path for transporting food waste from the restaurants to the machine.
   5. The number of operators required and their safety.
   6. Required manuals and documentation.
2. Waste Audit: Assessed the quantity and type of food waste.
3. Site Selection: Finalized an accessible and convenient location for the OWC.
4. Regulatory Compliance: Secured permits and ensured compliance with local regulations.

Phase 2: Installation and Training

1. Manufacturing and Logistics: Earth Care manufactured the machine and managed all logistics related to delivery. The machine was delivered to the doorstep.
2. Installation: Ecocity Green personnel installed the machine at the selected site.
3. Safety Inspections: Multiple inspections were conducted by Azreili Group safety inspectors to approve the installation and startup of the machine.
4. Support: A competent team from India was available online 24×7 to address all queries during installation. Installation was facilitated by a detailed manual and the plug-and-play feature of Earth Care’s OWC.
5. Training: Conducted workshops for maintenance staff and residents, covering OWC operations, safety protocols, and troubleshooting.

 Phase 3: Operation and Monitoring

1. Initial Run: Supervised initial operation, advised to test compost quality.
2. Regular Monitoring: Handed over machine for operation to the Ecocity Team.
3. As part of service during installation Earth Care  helped them with getting waste Management reports from the OWC on their desktop with the help of SMART IOT features of the OWC KWIK Composter  

Results

Quantitative Outcomes:

• Waste Reduction: Diverted 220 kg of food waste daily from landfills.
• Compost Production: Generated 30-40 kg of compost daily.
• Cost Savings: Reduced waste disposal costs

Qualitative Outcomes:

• Environmental Impact: Reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
• Community Involvement: Increased participation in waste segregation.
• Eliminated bad odour of the bins.

Challenges and Solutions

1. Initial Resistance: Overcame with awareness campaigns.
2. Maintenance Issues: Implemented a regular maintenance schedule and advanced training.
3. Odor Management: Used biofilters and regular cleaning.
4. Safety Concerns: Conducted safety inspections, provided detailed safety manuals, and online support.

Conclusion

The OWC successfully managed 220 kg of food waste daily, reducing the community’s environmental footprint and fostering responsibility. Ecocity Green’s  plans to replicate this model in other settings.