The Earth Flow™ is a mid- scale in-vessel composting system for recycling organic waste materials at the site where they are generated. Attached to a bio-filter for odor processing and control, this system provides a neighborhood friendly efficient composting technology. The Earth Flow™ has been developed specifically to meet the composting needs of universities/schools, restaurants/cafeterias, commercial food processors, hospitals, multi-unit residential dwellings, resorts, corporate campuses and other institutional organic waste generators who generate from 300-2,000 pounds of food waste per day.
What is unique about the Earth Flow™?
The Earth Flow offers the sophistication of large in-vessel composting systems to the mid-sized institutional generator at an affordable price.
What are the key features of the Earth Flow™?
Modular and expandable design allows flexibility in application
Attachment to Bio-filter which processes odors and accelerates the compost process
High rate composting reduces volume and stabilizes material quickly
Powered auger is thoroughly effective for mixing and shredding most foods
Insulated design allows for operation under winter conditions
How much organic waste must an institution generate to use the Earth Flow™?
For on-site composting, the Earth Flow™ is capable of processing as little as 300 lbs (136 kg) per day or as much as 2,000 lbs (907 kg) per day. The modular design of the system allows it to be adapted to a wide variety of applications and configurations.
What if your organic waste stream increases?
Expansion capability is one of the key features of the Earth Flow System™. By virtue of its modular design, the system is ideally suited to incremental capacity increases. This system is a perfect application for gradually introducing composting to the institutional organic waste generators.
What are acceptable Materials for Composting?
The system is designed to process Kitchen prep waste and plate scrapings. Green garden waste and manures will easily compost in the system. Meats, cheese, and other fatty foods should be kept below 15% of total waste input. Avoid adding large pieces of meat, fats or oils to the system.
How cold can it be and still maintain compost temperatures in the Earth Flow?
The Earth Flow has been installed in some very cold locations. It may need a supplemental infloor heating system if the temperature remains below 10F for more than 7 days. The aeration system should be shut down during cold weather.
Do I need a shredder for the Earth Flow?
If you are composting organic waste that is collected with cardboard, biodegradable utensils or biodegradable bags then we recommend a high torque type shredder to prepare the waste for composting. If it is only food waste and pre ground wood chips, then a shredder is not required.
