WASTE RECYCLING
Organic waste heavyweights collaborate in sophisticated aerobic digestion projects
AN engineering company specialising in the scientific bio-degradation of waste has formed a partnership with UNTHA shredding technology, to roll out a sophisticated aerobic digestion solution for a selection of mixed waste streams.
Bath-headquartered Advetec has treated a variety of waste and effluent, since it was established in 2000. But, keen to develop a more homogenous product for optimal digestion rates, the business reached out to UNTHA to explore the capabilities of its four-shaft shredding system.
Municipal waste shredding trials led Advetec to invest in two UNTHA RS30s, which were shipped to the Caribbean and USA to process materials down to a defined <50mm specification. But as dialogue unfolded, it became apparent that UNTHA could play an integral pre-treatment role in Advetec’s turnkey XO aerobic digestion solutions, moving forward.
UNTHA’s low maintenance two-shaft S25 shredder will now be supplied as part of Advetec’s rapid organic waste digestion innovation. The small footprint in-vessel system can achieve a 60-90% mass reduction of mixed organic waste streams, in less than 72 hours.
The process sees Advetec’s bespoke blend of natural bacteria and stimulants digest the organic content and produce an exothermic reaction which in turn creates a self-sustaining biomass. With each solution tailored to the client’s specific requirements, the Advetec XO series can process anything from 500kg to 10,000kg per day with output material which is dry and has a high calorific value. This makes it suitable for food and drink manufacturers, hotels, restaurants and municipal waste handlers.
Five S25s have already been sold to Advetec, for use on clients’ sites – two in the UK and three in the USA.
EMR helps Swindon youth smash their goals
SWINDON-based metal recycler, EMR, based on Gipsy Lane, has joined forces with SMASH, a local charity which aims to help young people discover their potential.
As part of the partnership, EMR has sponsored three young people through SMASH’s 12-week support programme, which aims to help those aged 9 to 19 years old feel more in control of their lives. The company will also run sessions and tours at its site to educate on the importance of metal recycling, teach young people about working life and provide help with CV writing and mock interviews.
SMASH, based in Pinetrees Community Centre, offers one-to-one mentoring with young people, as well as group activities for children and young people who need emotional support.
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SMASH work with trained professionals and volunteers who are trained by the organisation to listen, guide and mentor young people. Their support focusses on increasing confidence, self-esteem and resilience, as an increase in these life skills improves the likelihood of a young person maintaining or re-entering education. The support is highly regarded by the young people, who appreciate that they are meeting with an adult who is voluntarily giving up their time to mentor them on a weekly basis.
Martin Crossman, Area Manager for EMR, said: “Our company puts a great deal of importance on supporting the communities that are close to our sites. We are very happy to be able to help a charity such as SMASH, which really
improves young people’s lives and future prospects.
“At EMR, we invest heavily in developing our own employees so they can use their life and job experiences to help the young people at SMASH.”
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