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A new, simpler and more practical way to make compost at home

The automatic composter is a container where organic matter is degraded in an electrical, simple, fast and practical way. Due to the addition of micro-organisms called Acidulo TM, the residue is decomposed at an impressive rate, in just 24 hours your waste becomes organic fertilizer.

What do you do with your organic waste, like food scraps? If the answer involves throwing it in the common garbage, know that the percentage of organic matter is the most representative in the volume of urban solid waste collected. According to a survey by the Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA), the organic fraction contributes with approximately 52% of the total volume of waste. And it is a great waste, as this material can be reused through composting, which is the biological process of decomposition and recycling of organic matter contained in animal or vegetable waste, forming a compost rich in humic substances and nutrients. That is, instead of throwing away your organic waste by uselessly filling dumps and landfills, why not recycle it to create fertile land for your garden?

domestic compost

Okay, but how do we compost? A solution to the problem of the disposal of domestic organic waste can be domestic composting, which is a simple process that does not require technical knowledge, in addition to being economically and ecologically sustainable (see more here).

When sent to common landfills, the decomposition of organic matter produces emissions of methane (CH4), a gas among the worst contributors to the imbalance of the greenhouse effect, whose impact is equivalent to up to 25 times that caused by carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide (CO2 ), gas released in the burning of fossil fuels and changes in land use (deforestation and burning, mainly) imposed by man in his contribution to environmental imbalances and climate change supposedly underway. There are already several models of composters for domestic use on the market, adapting to different types and sizes of environments and families.

automatic composter

A new ally that emerges for this type of activity is the automatic composter. Powered by electricity, it is a simpler, more practical and faster way to make compost in your home, which can encourage and bring new practitioners to this technique. This composting method can be applied in the most diverse environments, home, apartment, markets, restaurants, cafeterias, bars, cafeterias, hotels, commercial establishments, schools, colleges or industries.

How it works?

There are several microorganisms in nature that are capable of transforming organic waste into compost, such as some fungi and bacteria. The automatic composter makes use of powerful patented microorganisms, including Acidulo TM, capable of multiplying at high temperatures, high salinity and acidity, and with high longevity, which guarantees the equipment operation without additional maintenance costs, either by replacement of filters or addition of sawdust. The longer the micro-organisms' life, the more efficient the machine's internal environment becomes, the action of the agents and the stirring of the waste mixture by the stirring blades being sufficient for this, which promotes the oxygenation of the compound through its aeration.

You should only insert into the decomposition tank organic materials that can be processed, such as food scraps, fruits, vegetables, eggshells, fish bones and meat, just being careful to cut bulky waste into small pieces, so as not to damage the device. One of the advantages of this type of technology is precisely the low restriction on depositable waste. Virtually everything organic can be processed without restrictions, unlike the technique of vermicomposting (with earthworms), for example, in which citrus fruits, meat, dairy products, seafood and bones are not processable, materials which in turn are decomposable in technology of electric composters, generating a stable compost, rich in mineral nutrients essential for plant nutrition in gardens, shrubs, trees or even to plants in pots inside your home. It is enough to mix the compost with the soil or even spread it on the soil surface so that the nutrients naturally penetrate into the soil during watering or even rain.

Benefits

This new type of composter promises to turn your organic waste into highly nutritious compost safely (pathogen-free) and quickly. Just 24 hours are enough to process the waste, a very short time compared to other composting techniques, which can take up to 60 days to carry out this same process. Not to mention that, according to the manufacturers, the electric composter has a low operating cost, as it has low energy consumption for its operation, it does not require additional maintenance, and the replacement of sawdust or filters is not necessary, however, it should be careful to keep the minimum amount of material within the compost tank so that the microorganisms are able to multiply and continue to play their role.

It is a compact and automatic device, which can be installed almost anywhere, does not require a lot of dedication and knowledge, being able to, in just four days. process the equivalent of its weight in organic waste and, at the limit, prevent something close to two tons of organic materials from going to dumps or sanitary landfills. Again the breeders claim that it is a safe method and that it does not cause problems with insects and unpleasant odors.

Watch a video that shows how an automatic electric composter can be a safe and simple system for sustainable consumption:

If you are wondering where to find and how to buy this solution in the treatment of organic waste, click here and get to know Decomposer 2.

There is also a composter created by the company Eco-Wiz, from Singapore, which also transforms food scraps into fertilizer and, as an advantage, also extracts water from the waste to be reused for any non-drinking use. The downside is that it is a relatively large machine that takes up a lot of space and is not for sale in Brazil yet.

In relation to other types of composter, the electric one has a higher price because it is a more complex technology that produces humus and recycles waste in a much shorter time, in addition to being more practical. Additionally, by reducing the volume of waste by up to 70%, depending on the composition of the consumption unit (households or businesses), a potential savings in collection costs can make the investment even more interesting. This recycler is an alternative to traditional composting methods for the benefit of preserving the environment. Choose the method that you think is best, but in any case, recycle and practice sustainability.

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