GaiaRecycle food waste dehydration system

The GaiaRecycle range, distributed by Eco Guardians, allows diversion of food waste from landfill so that it can be dehydrated and sterilised at source to create nutrient-rich fertiliser or a renewable energy source.

Machines with capacities from 50 kg to several tonnes per day take only 10 h to reduce waste volume by up to 90%. The by-products are clean, condensed water and a solid biomass that is safe to handle and can be used as a fertiliser without fear of introducing non-native plant species.

The process requires no additives and is simple to operate, with no sawdust, no microbes and no water. The conversion occurs within a sealed reactor chamber so that no odours can escape. Versions are available to operate on gas, electricity or steam (depending on size). Greenhouse gas emissions are said to be reduced by up to 90% compared with allowing the food waste to rot in landfill.