"Uncovering Composting Misconceptions: What You Should Know about Food Waste Composter"

With the green lifestyle, environmental protection and carbon reduction taking root in people's minds, more and more people are beginning to consciously reduce the output of domestic garbage and recycle the recyclable garbage. Among them, using food waste composting equipment to convert kitchen waste into organic fertilizers for use in gardens is an excellent way to recycle organic resources.

Due to the significant differences in the types, processes, and applicable scenarios of composting equipment, customers have some confusion regarding the selection and use of composting equipment. This blog will explain and clarify common composting misunderstandings based on the HYHH OWC Food Waste Bio-Digester, providing you with the most suitable solutions for organic waste and jointly creating a green earth!

Misconception 1: The operation is very complex.

Traditional composting requires regular turning and mixing to ensure the full decomposition and maturation of organic waste. However, with the progress of industrial production and the improvement of composting technology, it can now achieve automatic control, allowing for easy management of food waste with minimal operation. During the trial run stage of the composting equipment, the stirring frequency and temperature control will be set up. During the normal operation period, only simple operations on the PLC console are needed. Additionally, an online monitoring system can be installed according to requirements, enabling you to check the running status of the equipment on your mobile phone or computer at any time. We provide online operation training and guidance to help you get started quickly.

Misconception 2: Food waste composting machines can handle all food residues.

Regarding the processing range of food waste composting machines, some people think that as long as it is organic waste, it can be degraded. Others think that only fruit peels and vegetable leaves can be processed, while dairy products, meat, and oily foods cannot be handled.

In fact, most of the organic waste mentioned above can be organically decomposed in the food waste composting machine and converted into organic fertilizer. However, large bones cannot be completely decomposed and are likely to get stuck in the mixing equipment, causing equipment failures. It is recommended to pick them out before processing. For greasy substances, an oil-water separation system can be equipped to recycle the grease and sell it as a raw material for bio-diesel, realizing resource utilization.

Misconception 3: Composting gives off a bad smell.

Organic waste composting mainly utilizes microorganisms to biologically decompose organic matter. During this process, odor molecules mainly composed of H₂S, NH₃, etc. may be generated, causing an unpleasant smell at the composting site. To address this issue, the OWC Food Waste Bio-Digester designed by HYHH has good air-tightness to prevent the leakage of odorous gas. The odorous gas is collected and then sent to the spray tower for unified treatment, optimizing the operating environment.

Misconception 4: The composting fermentation time is too long.

Traditional composting may take several months to reach maturity. However, by grasping the principles of composting, selecting appropriate fermentation strains, and providing a suitable environment, the composting process can be greatly accelerated. Fermentation for 3 to 5 days, the properties are basically stable and odorless.

Misconception 5: Composting is costly.

The costs of composting are mainly divided into construction costs and operation costs. Construction costs include infrastructure construction and equipment purchase, while operation costs include water and electricity bills and workers' salaries generated during the operation of the equipment. The initial investment may be relatively high. However, in the long run, it is possible to make profits by charging for kitchen waste treatment through composting, selling organic fertilizers and grease, etc., while realizing the resource utilization of garbage. It is a very economical and environmentally friendly choice.

Misconception 6: The composting equipment can start processing just by being turned on when it is needed.

Although compared with traditional composting, modern commercial composting equipment has significantly shortened the composting time, it still adopts biological fermentation technology and cannot achieve immediate start and stop. Continuous operation can ensure the activity of the microbial flora inside the equipment, realizing stable and rapid decomposition. If the equipment has been out of operation for a long time, new microbial agents need to be added and cultured again to ensure the quality of the discharged materials.

Misconception 7: Methane will always be produced during composting, which poses a certain danger.

Composting can be divided into aerobic composting and anaerobic composting in terms of the process, mainly based on the degree of oxygen requirement of the selected microorganisms. Aerobic fermentation requires continuous supply of oxygen and sufficient stirring, and finally produces an organic fertilizer substrate without generating methane. Anaerobic fermentation requires isolation of oxygen, and its will product is biogas (methane). The solid product after treatment needs further processing due to its incomplete decomposition before it can become an organic fertilizer. Since biogas is flammable and explosive, the anaerobic fermentation system needs to be equipped with professional biogas transportation and storage equipment. The OWC Food Waste Bio-Digester of HYHH adopts high-temperature aerobic fermentation technology, which does not produce methane, has good safety performance, and has relatively low requirements for the installation environment.

Misconception 8: The kitchen waste treatment equipment of HYHH can be used at home or placed in the kitchen for use.

The OWC Food Waste Bio-Digester of HYHH has a relatively large treatment scale. The treatment range of the standard model is 0.5 to 15 tons per day, and it can be customized for more than 15 tons per day. The equipment can be used in schools, farmers' markets, shopping centers, single-family villas and communities. If the treatment volume is small, you can choose other manufacturers' kitchen composting equipment or make simple composting by yourself.

Conclusion

Due to different dietary habits in various regions, there are significant differences in the composition of organic waste. Both household composting and centralized commercial/industrial treatment are equally important. To reduce food waste, embark on a green and carbon-reducing lifestyle, and protect the ecological environment of the earth, please join the composting campaign!