Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Waste to Wealth process about?
The Waste to Wealth is about converting low value Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) or already created Compost into High Value Microbial Organic Fertiliser.
2. How much time does the conversion take?
Once the MSW is sorted it can be converted into High Value Microbial Organic Fertiliser in 24 Hours.
Compost can be directly converted to High Value Microbial Organic Fertiliser in 24 Hours.
3. What amount of Carbon and Greenhouse Gases are emitted through this process.
The Patented 9 stage process ensures that there are Zero Carbon Emissions and Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
4. What types of waste can be converted into fertilizer?
Organic waste such as food scraps, yard waste, and certain types of industrial waste can be converted into fertilizer.
Bio-digestate Waste
Green Waste
Human Waste
5. What is left over from the process?
The process involves separation of high calorific waste which is then converted into fuel pellets which can be sold for CLEAN incineration.
CLEAN Incineration means the burning of high calorific fuel pellets or RDF ensuring minimal smoke and ash.
1. How is the fertilizer produced from waste beneficial for agriculture?
The fertilizer enhances soil health, improves crop yields, and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.
2. Is the fertilizer safe for use on all types of crops?
Yes, the fertilizer is processed to meet safety standards and can be used on a variety of crops.
3. What are the NPK values for this fertilizer
Fertiliser produced from typical household waste can have NPK values of 3-5-3.
4. Has this fertilizer been tested?
Yes. This fertilizer has been tested and meet EU and US Microbial Organic Fertiliser standards. Please see our data sheet.
1. What are the main benefits of converting municipal waste into energy and fertilizer?
The benefits include reducing landfill waste, generating renewable energy, and producing valuable fertilizer for agriculture.
2. Is the process cost-effective?
Yes, converting waste into energy and fertilizer can be cost-effective in the long term, considering savings in waste disposal, energy production, and agricultural benefits (UNIDO).
3. How does your business contribute to sustainability?
Our business promotes a circular economy by turning waste into valuable resources, thereby reducing environmental impact and conserving natural resources.
4. What regulations govern waste-to-energy and waste-to-fertilizer operations?
Regulations vary by region but typically include environmental protection standards, waste management laws, and renewable energy incentives.
5. What are the potential challenges in converting waste to fertilizer and energy?
Challenges include the initial setup cost, ensuring a consistent supply of suitable waste, and meeting regulatory standards.
6. Why don’t we just throw in everything and incinerate it to produce electricity?
Nappies, plastics, non-recyclable plastics and paper and anything cellular based can be incinerated to produce electricity, but we don’t suggest that.
When you incinerate unsegregated waste to produce electricity with turbines, the flue gases have carbon monoxides dioxides as well as other greenhouse gases such as sulphuric oxides. We are able to redirect the gas into the fertiliser processing plant turn those into sticky carbon and to fix it into our fertilizers thereby making sure no flue gases are released into the atmosphere and also reducing the need for scrubbing down such gases.
1. What is the business model offered by SMLLWM?
We provide turnkey solutions for the plant where we will set up, train and operate the plant and hand over to the operating company.
2. What are the sizes for a waste to fertilizer plant?
We can provide solutions for small pilot projects which process 50 Tons of waste Per Day (TPD) to large scale facilities processing 400 TPD.
3. What are typical ROI’s for such a business model?
The typical ROIs range from 3-5 years depending on the size and scale, the larger, the better.
4. What are the costs for setting up such a plant?
Plant setup depends on several factors and the costs therefore can vary – please get in touch with us for a consultation on your specific case.
5. What are the main benefits of converting municipal waste into energy and fertilizer?
The benefits include reducing landfill waste, generating renewable energy, and producing valuable fertilizer for agriculture.
6. Is the process cost-effective?
Yes, converting waste into energy and fertilizer can be cost-effective in the long term, considering savings in waste disposal, energy production, and agricultural benefits (UNIDO).
7. How does your business contribute to sustainability?
Our business promotes a circular economy by turning waste into valuable resources, thereby reducing environmental impact and conserving natural resources.
8. What regulations govern waste-to-energy and waste-to-fertilizer operations?
Regulations vary by region but typically include environmental protection standards, waste management laws, and renewable energy incentives.
9. What are the potential challenges in converting waste to fertilizer and energy?
Challenges include the initial setup cost, ensuring a consistent supply of suitable waste, and meeting regulatory standards.
1. What safety measures are in place for the waste conversion process?
We implement strict safety protocols, including regular equipment maintenance, monitoring emissions, and adhering to environmental regulations.
2. Can the process handle all types of municipal waste?
Not all types; the process is designed to handle organic waste primarily. Non-organic waste needs to be sorted out before processing.
3. What is the by-product of the waste-to-energy process, and how is it managed?
The primary by-product is ash, which can be safely disposed of or used in construction materials (SpringerLink).
4. How do you ensure the quality of the fertilizer produced?
We follow strict quality control measures, including regular testing and adherence to agricultural standards.