To those who don't use compost as compost,we suggest "disposing of the compost as the combustible waste".
Composters (for food waste) are used to make compost from food waste.
Most people may start with the intention of using it you have created.
On the other hand, if you have no way to use it and don't know how to dispose of it,
no matter how environmentally friendly it is, you may not be able to start composting.
So, to help you think of composting a little more familiarly, we'd like you to know that
you also have the option of disposing of the products from decomposing food waste
as combustible waste rather than using them as compost.
The term "compost" may raise concerns about burning it,
so we'll refer to it as "food wasted bamboo powder."
By removing approximately 80% of the water contained in food waste,
we can reduce incineration energy and create a more comfortable environment.
"Burning food waste after decomposition"
significantly reduces the energy required in the entire process of food waste disposal,
compared to "burning food waste as is".
Food waste only burns after the water evaporates. Most of the energy used to burn food waste in an incinerator is used to evaporate the water.
In other words, removing the water from food waste before burning it can save energy.
The problems with burning food waste have been an issue for decades.
Food waste rots because of anaerobic microorganisms. In a composter, aerobic microorganisms primarily decompose organic matter using the water in the food waste.
However, when food waste is stuffed into plastic bags or sealed, anaerobic microorganisms,
which do not require oxygen, will take over and cause the food waste to rot.
As food waste rots, it produces smelly water, which creates a foul odor in the kitchen,
and the garbage bags become heavy.
This can make garbage collection sites smelly and dirty,
and can also increase the discomfort and workload of waste disposal workers.
Garbage-in's compost is "not soil." The food wasted bamboo powder is a mixture of partially decomposed food waste in bamboo powder.
It is combustible, not soil.
Although it is relatively moist, it will dry sufficiently if left in a dry place for a while.
It won't smell bad during the process. After 1-2 months, the moisture will have evaporated sufficiently.
The weight will be the same as the bamboo powder before the food waste was added.
If you separate your food waste into smaller batches, it's easier to carry.
Benefits of Using a Food Waste Composter
Setting up a composter is costly and takes time and effort.
Also, depending on the amount of waste and the season, it may not be able to decompose everything.
On the other hand, if you put food waste into the composter every time you produce it,
there's nothing that will rot, so there's no odor, and your kitchen feels cleaner.
There are also some benefits you can feel in your daily life,
such as reduced frequency of combustible waste disposal and lighter garbage bags.
Furthermore, if you can create an opportunity to talk about food waste with your family,
it may change your attitude toward not only food but also other things.
This reduces various burdens throughout the entire process including carrying garbage
from house to a garbage collection site, maintaining sites, and transporting them to incinerator,
and the cost of incineration itself.
It's a small action, but if more people become interested,
it can improve the environment of the entire community.
