How To Tackle Global Food Waste Challenge?

Improving Composting Performance with Effective Microorganisms (EM): A Sustainable Solution for Food Waste Challenge

How To Tackle Global Food Waste Challenge?

In recent years, food waste has become a critical environmental challenge worldwide. When disposed of in landfills, the organic matters in food waste undergoes anaerobic decomposition, generating methane—a greenhouse gas with 25 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide. Composting offers a sustainable alternative, transforming food waste into nutrient-rich organic fertilizer while significantly reducing landfill dependence.

Food waste composters provide a cost-effective, eco-friendly solution for recycling both raw and cooked waste—including meat, vegetables, leftovers and other organic matters. Just put food waste in the machine, and it will compost the materials in a few hours. The material is reduced in volume by 90% and is a perfect fertilizer for planting. Food waste composters are ideal for diverse settings such as:  

Schools & universities

Hotels, restaurants & cafes

Corporate canteens & catering services

Commercial kitchens & food processing facilities

By adopting composting, businesses and institutions can minimize waste disposal costs, lower their carbon footprint, and contribute to a circular economy—where waste becomes a valuable resource.

What Are Effective Microorganisms (EM)? 

Effective Microorganisms (EM) are a type of microbial inoculant composed of a mixture of selected organisms. The main species included in EM are lactic acid bacteria, photosynthetic bacteria, actinomycetes, yeasts and fungi. This group of beneficial microorganisms has an amazing ability to revive, restore, and preserve. It acts as a natural bio-catalyst, revitalizing soil ecosystems, boosting plant growth, and enhancing resistance to pests and diseases.

Lactic acid bacteria (enhance decomposition & suppress pathogens)

Photosynthetic bacteria (improve nutrient availability)

Actinomycetes (reduce foul odors & promote healthy compost)

Yeasts & fungi (accelerate breakdown of organic matter)

How Does EM Technology Optimize Composting?

EM is crucial for accelerating the composting process and reducing odor during the decomposition of organic materials into nutrient-rich fertilizer. Research shows the overall timeframe can be decrease by up to 30%, this is important as it allows the user to get the compost into the soil quicker and also generate more compost. It will provide a more complete breakdown of organic matter in the compost and also give a higher quality. Study results show that compost applied with EM has more N, P and K content, which also increase the mineralization in the composting process. Organic fertilizers will benefit the environment, increase plant health, and provide chemical-free options for planting.

About HONBASE

HONBASE, your trusted food waste composting expert. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, USA, HONBASE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MAT Holdings in China, with a sales office in Beijing and two manufacturing sites in southern and northern China. Our food waste composting machines serve customers not only in China but also globally in France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, Slovakia and other countries.

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