How a commercial compost facility works

Commercial composting is an important process that helps to recycle organic waste back into usable soil. This process can be performed on a small or large scale, but typically requires a bit more infrastructure than home composting. In this blog post, we'll take a look at how commercial compost facilities work and what benefits they offer.

Compost process

The first step in commercial composting is collecting the organic waste. This can be done through pickups from businesses and households, or by taking in material from local farms. Once the organic waste has been collected, it needs to be shredded or chipped into small pieces. This helps to speed up the decomposition process.

The next step is to add microorganisms to the organic waste. These microorganisms are what will break down the organic matter and convert it into usable compost. The microorganisms can be added in the form of vermicompost (compost that contains worms), manure, or even kitchen scraps.

Once the microorganisms have been added, the compost needs to be aerated. This process can be done manually or with the help of machinery. Aerating the compost allows oxygen to reach the microorganisms, which is necessary for them to break down the organic matter.

After aerating, the compost needs to be monitored closely to ensure that it is staying at the correct temperature. The ideal temperature for commercial compost is between 55-70 degrees Celcius. If the temperature gets too high, it can kill off the microorganisms; if it gets too low, decomposition will slow down significantly.

Once the compost has reached maturity, it will be dark and crumbly in texture. At this point, it can be used as fertilizer for gardens and crops.

Important role:

Commercial compost facilities play an important role in the food waste management cycle. By collecting food waste and turning it into nutrient-rich compost, these facilities help to close the loop, ensuring that valuable resources are not lost and that waste does not end up in landfill.

Compostable Products:

Insinc has a large range of compostable food packaging products, which you can check out here: https://www.insinc.co.nz/biodegradable-food-trays.html