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Figure 25.1 Composter unit.
The composting machine used applied high heat and aerobic action to turn food
waste into compost in a few days. A blower pushes the exhaust gases through a biofilter
to remove odors. Liquids collected can be recycled back into the composter. The pilot
program showed some promising results; the composter could pay for itself in lower
trash hauling fees in about 3 years. Figure 25.1 shows a composter unit currently in
use in Ohio.
25.8 Additional Information
1 www.wastecap.org/wastecap/commodities/organics/organics.htm.
2 www.cetonline.org/FarmBusiness/farm_composting.php.
3 www.asiaisgreen.com/2008/01/15/recycling-of-food-waste-in-singapore.
4 www.ur.umich.edu/9798/Apr22_98/cafe.htm.
5 www.recycle.net/recycle/Organic/index.html.
6 www.sppscafe.org/Food_Waste_Recycling.html.
7 www.uvm.edu/~recycle/?Page=Composting/Composting.html.
8 www.wmnorthwest.com/guidelines/foodwastea.htm.
9 www.recyclenow.org/b_restaurant.html.
