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The Power of In-Vessel Composting for Agriculture:
Growing a Sustainable Future

As the world's population grows, so does the demand for food. However, traditional agricultural practices often come at a cost to the environment. This is where large scale composting steps in, offering a powerful solution to create healthy soil, reduce waste, and promote sustainable farming practices.

Large scale composting diverts organic waste streams, such as food scraps from sectors, such as hospitality, from landfills and transforms them into nutrient-rich compost. This compost, unlike synthetic fertilisers, is teeming with beneficial microbes that improve soil health, fertility, and water retention. This translates to:

Reduced reliance on chemical fertilisers

Reduced reliance on chemical fertilisers: 

Large scale, in-vessel composting provides a natural source of nutrients for plants, minimising the need for potentially harmful chemicals.

Improved soil structure

Improved soil structure: 

Compost helps bind soil particles together, enhancing its structure and promoting better drainage and aeration, crucial for healthy root development.

Increased crop yields

Increased crop yields:

Studies have shown that crops grown in compost-amended soil often experience increased yields and improved quality.

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Reduced greenhouse gas emissions:

Diverting organic waste from landfills, where it decomposes and releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas, plays a significant role in mitigating climate change.

Beyond environmental benefits...

In-vessel composting also offers economic advantages for farmers and the businesses that produce the waste. By utilising readily available compost instead of purchasing expensive synthetic fertilisers, farmers can:

  • Reduce their overall production costs.
  • Improve the long-term sustainability of their operations.
  • Contribute to a circular economy, where waste is transformed into valuable resources.

The power of industrial composting extends beyond individual farms... 

Right down to the businesses that create the product in the first place. Large-scale composting facilities by some of the biggest producers of waste can efficiently manage organic waste. Our largest Oklin GG500s composter can process 500 tonnes of food waste per year (1350-1500kg per day) creating a win-win situation for both the environment and agriculture, saving companies money on waste disposal and contributing to their ESG strategies.


As we work towards a more sustainable future, in-vessel composting for businesses presents a powerful tool for fostering healthy soil, reducing waste, and promoting responsible food production. 

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