Organics (Food and Garden)

The organic fractions represent one of largest volumes in the waste stream and consequently provide the greatest opportunity for waste reduction through recycling.  While collection and processing systems can be tendered for and implemented, the greatest challenge facing the beneficial use of the many products that can made from recycled garden organics and food materials is finding sustainable markets.

Since 1996, EC Sustainable has built a unique reputation for identifying and assessing markets through detailed examination. Subsequent to these studies EC Sustainable creates demand by developing well targeted implementation strategies, tactics and programs.

The many processing options deliver a variety of products with various attributes.  EC Sustainable specialises in matching the technical characteristics of the products produced with the market requirements. This includes products successfully placed in the market developed from:

  • Source Separated Organics.
  • Compost Cover System.
  • Open Windrow Composting.
  • Aerated Pile Composting.
  • Enclosed Tunnel Composting.
  • Enclosed Vertical Composting.
  • Vermi-composting.
  • Mechanical Biological Treatment.
  • Anaerobic Digestion.
  • Thermal Treatment.
  • Home composting.