Bio Waste Solutions. Case Studies

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1 Bio Waste Solutions Case Studies

2 Bio Waste Solutions provides an innovative technology in aerobic digestion in the efficient manage biodegradable waste directly at the source

3 Contents Contents... 3 CASE STUDIES FROM HARP RENWABLES and BIONOVA... 4 Innovation Through Partnership... 4 MERMAID QUAY... 5 Mermaid Quay Shopping Centre, Cardiff, Wales... 5 Executive Summary... 5 Old Practices vs BioNova System... 5 Awards received... 5 Results... 5 HOTEL BRISTOL... 6 Best Western Hotel Bristol, Newquay, England... 6 Executive Summary... 6 Hotel Bristol s forward thinking... 6 Design... 6 Servicing... 6 Results... 6 NAVAN COUNTY COUNCIL... 7 Navan County Council, Meath, Ireland... 7 Executive Summary... 7 The Trial Period... 7 Navan County Council and the Digester Post Trial... 7 Results... 7 SCHOOLS... 8 Bryanston School... 8 Penair Highschool... 8 CONTACT US... 9 Jeff Ebert... 9 Deb Friel... 9

4 CASE STUDIES FROM HARP RENWABLES and BIONOVA Innovation Through Partnership Bio Waste Solutions is a wholly owned Australian company specialising in the supply and installation of the latest aerobic digester technology in the world market. An exclusive distributor for the BioNova technology we work with our European partners, Harp Renewables to bring the latest technology to Australia and New Zealand. Harp Renewables, (Ireland) combine the expertise of Electrical Engineering with strategic partnerships in the Renewable Energy Sector, to provide a mechanism of harnessing renewable sources of energy and develop organic waste to create energy systems, alleviating utility bills as well as providing an additional revenue stream. After acquiring BioNova Recycling Ltd in 2014, Harp Renewables now offers the range of BioNova digesters to its list of offerings in the renewable energy sector, with Bio Waste Solutions now the exclusive distribution agent for the Australian and New Zealand Territory. BioNova Recycling Ltd. BioNova Recycling has several mature installations within the UK incorporating its digester technology with traditional biomass heating technologies. The core BioNova organic waste digester technology previously developed by Lars Ebertsson in Sweden can turn raw organic waste into a dry combustible material in a matter of a 24hrs. Lars is now part of the Harp Renewables team helping with further development of the BioNova process and via a worldwide agreement for the BioNova Technology and provides collaborative advice for the emerging Australian and New Zealand market for organic waste management at the source. The following case studies outline the application of the BioNova technology for a range of clients undertaking organic waste management at the source, reducing the costs of handling, transport and provide an environmental alternative to landfill and reduction in carbon footprint.

5 MERMAID QUAY Mermaid Quay Shopping Centre, Cardiff, Wales Mermaid Quay is a shop and leisure destination In Cardiff Bay in Wales. They have 36 restaurants on site and 145 tonnes of Food Waste per annum. Installed in Jan 2016 the digester has been working on site for 12 months. Executive Summary Mermaid Quay had an issue with the costs of waste disposal, totalling over 100,000 per year, when the new centre manager looked revised current practices and realised that a large amount of the waste being sent to landfill was recyclable but had food waste on it. He initiated a wash down of all plastics and cardboards as to be viable recyclable material again thus reducing landfill. At the same time, he implemented a segregation of food waste initiative. This initiative meant that the centre had more food waste sitting in bins outside in the summer creating a smell and which wasn t conducive to the shopping and leisure setting which Mermaid Quay is famous for. Old Practices vs BioNova System Previously food waste in Mermaid Quay was sent to composting when segregated properly. This meant sitting in bins outside in a service yard waiting for collection and open to the elements as well as attracting vermin. New practice is the maintenance workers collect each bin from the stores and pour into the shredder affixed to the top of the BioNova Digester, close the lid and the shredder turns on. The rest of the process is automatic and continuous and rids all of the issue and storage headaches mentioned above. Awards received The Green Apple Awards are the annual international campaign to recognise, reward and promote environmental best practice around the world. The winning of this award was in large part to do with the decision to install the BioNova Digester to help with the reduction of waste going to landfill and well as recycling. Media Link: Environment Award Results Reduction in Food Waste by on average 68% Reduction in costs by 36,000 or 33% Reduction in smell attributed to past practice sitting outside Reduction in issue of pests in service yard due to lack of food in bins Green Initiative Award received. Justin Patel, Centre Manager, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff, Wales.

6 HOTEL BRISTOL Best Western Hotel Bristol, Newquay, England Hotel Bristol was one of the first BioNova Digesters sold into the UK. It is an older type A2, capable of processing up to 2 tonnes of Food per week. Executive Summary Hotel Bristol s BioNova A2 Digester is one of the older models before Harp refined the technology to speed up the process. This digester paired with 14Kw Twin Heat Biomass Boiler resulting in a closed loop for their heating and hot water requirements. Hotel Bristol s forward thinking The management company approached BioNova, to help in cost saving. By utilising food waste which is a by-product of all hotels the Hotel Bristol and pairing it with wood chip to run are receiving Renewable Heat Incentive government grants which have drastically reduced their gas bills as well as earning nearly 7,500 in government grants, along with this they have got rid of all food waste is a closed loop system which means they have drastically reduced their carbon footprint. Design We have designed the Digester and Biomass Boiler to fit into adjoining pre-existing plant rooms in the hotel, resulting in space saving outside for where the bins once were. The unit needs to be fed as normal when the process is finished the digestate is augured through a wall into a hopper which feeds the biomass boiler at specific ratio and timings. Servicing Along with the sale of the digester the Hotel Bristol took out a maintenance contract with Harp Renewables, during which time the unit is serviced each year to make sure it is running efficiently. There has been continuous development including upgrading the enzymes in this unit as well as grading some of the parts including the motors to make it run more efficiently. Results Added revenue stream of Renewable Heat Incentive Reduction in Gas bill No charge for Organic Waste Disposal (Brown Bin) Reduction in Carbon Footprint Designed around the Hotels space requirements and needs Upgraded in recent years to prolong the working life of the unit.

7 NAVAN COUNTY COUNCIL Navan County Council, Meath, Ireland Harp Renewables in conjunction with Meath County Council has provided a solution for the food waste in Navan Recycling Centre for those households focusing on sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint. Manufactured & assembled in their warehouse in Kentstown, Co. Meath, the C2 BioNova Digester is eliminating all food waste brought to the civic amenity site. Executive Summary The BioNova C2 aerobic digester has been running 18 months and has proved to be quite the success, starting with 30 individual households as a trial group it has now grown into a viable option for some of the local restaurants to dispose of food waste in a much greener and more sustainable way, as well as anyone who uses the recycling centre on regular basis to remove the need for their brown bin collections. The Trial Period A trial was set up to test the digester with 30 households all high usage families of the recycling centre identified and supplied with compostable bags as well as 25l bins to make it easier to transport to and from the amenity site. This lasted 2 months during which the food being deposited was weighed before depositing into the unit and the digestate was also weighed on the way out. On average we achieved a net reduction in weight of 70%. Each of the participants was given some soil enhancing digestate for use on their gardens. Navan County Council and the Digester Post Trial Since the trial has concluded the digester is still working away, anyone who uses the amenity site now has access to the digester and it has become a viable option for local restaurants and households to dispose of their food waste. It has become a massive success and the supply of compostable bags has continued. Given that the unit is being used by the general public some safety features are in built including, automatic shut offs once the lid is open meaning that the general public as well as sleep modes when the lid hasn t been opened for a set period of time. Results Conformed with European directive on civic amenity sites to make available services to deal with food waste Has been greatly received by the community and has been used as example to other county councils Proves the technology works as people leave the lid open, throw knives, forks, spoons a tray into the unit (they have been crushed and spit out the augur) Have kept up the average of 70% reduction in weight and volume.

8 SCHOOLS Bryanston School 2,000 litres of food waste per week, de-watered prior to digesting BioNova A2 installed within former boat shed End product used as soil improver by grounds staff. Penair Highschool Penair Highschool decided to invest in a BioNova C5 with an integrated biomass boiler. Process 2,000 litres of organic waste a week Saving the school an astonishing 11,000 annually on waste collection Penair now have a complete food waste to energy process By having this technology in their school, they are able to use the biomass boiler to heat their facilities which in turn dramatically reduces their heating s CO2 emissions All the excess digestate is then used as a fertiliser in their greenhouses, meaning all food waste is being utilised The school also uses Veg Ware Eco Disposables which can be put straight into the digester This has dramatically reduced the amount of litter around their premises and has reduced the amount of large bin bags at the end of each day, from 20 to a mere 3! This combined with the digester has helped the school in earning the Eco Schools Green Flag Award. This technology has also been used as a great educational tool to teach students all about sustainability, so that in the future students are interested and determined to make their businesses and this world a greener more environmentally friendly place to live.

9 REASONS TO CONSIDER Eliminates up to 85% of bio waste within a 24-hour period Minimise waste at the source of the waste Reduce waste to landfill Innovative technology which can convert waste into energy Produces a nitrogen rich, sterile soil conditioner Requires minimal energy whilst in production zero methane emissions and leachate Low CO2 levels No odour Carbon tax offset opportunities High value output with multiple possible income streams Easy training with no qualification required Extremely favourable R.O.I. CONTACT US Want to be a part of the solution? Contact us today to find the best way to get your business involved. Jeff Ebert Consultant Special Projects P: E: jeffebert@biowastesolutions.com.au Deb Friel Marketing and Research P: E: debfriel@biowastesolutions.com.au enquiries@biowastesolutions.com.au