The NSW EPA has strict requirements for applying organics to land.
For more information please visit the Work Health, Safety & Permitting tab.
For more information please visit the Work Health, Safety & Permitting tab.
Equipment Overview& Equipment Details
Equipment Details
Make, Model & Classification
| Name | Bio-Regen Food2Food Kit |
| Model | BR002 |
| Classification | Organics Processing |
Operations
| Description or Purpose | Food2Food makes use of a highly innovative proprietary process which converts organic matter into valuable soil inputs, fostering bio-growth. Collection containers are easily sealed and transported. Processing occurs in a Bio-Regen unit - a purpose built interface device - with reuse in biologically self-supporting BioWicked market garden kits. |
| Operating Principles | The Food2Food Kit incorporates manual collection of unused food in specially designed containers with intermittent feeding of a Bio-Regen food conversion unit. The Bio-Regen unit is operated using two foot pedals at its base. All internal functions are automated and require minimal energy. Material processing takes place in sealed containers and uses standard connections for easy maintenance. |
| Additional Information | The Food2Food package, which includes processing of unused food through a Bio-Regen food conversion unit, manages all types of wet and dry organic material. The package incorporates Groundswell Micro system for handling residual and oversize materials and BioWicked Market Garden kit for direct on-site re-use of by-products. Please refer to Food2Food system diagram attached. |
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Recyclables Processed & Productivity
Recyclables Processed
Target Recyclables and Productivity Rates
| Recyclable Type | Productivity - Loading Rate (kg per hour) |
Processing Capacity - Treatment (kg per week) |
Storage Capacity (kg per batch) |
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Food Organics | - | 500 | 2000 | - |
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Other Organics (garden etc.) | - | - | - | - |
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Flexible Plastic | - | - | - | - |
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Rigid Plastic | - | - | - | - |
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Mixed Plastics | - | - | - | - |
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Expanded Polystyrene | - | - | - | - |
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Glass | - | - | - | - |
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Paper | - | - | - | - |
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Cardboard | - | - | - | - |
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Mixed Paper & Cardboard | - | - | - | - |
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Timber | - | - | - | - |
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Productivity
Life Expectancy
| Operating Life - Years | 25 |
Level of Automation
| Operating Mode | Batch |
| Degree of Automation | Semi-automated - operator attendance required for in-feed and operations |
Labour Requirements
| Number of Operators | 1 |
| Operator Time (per cycle in mins.) |
10 |
Consumables Required
| Consumables | VRM Liquid Bokashi and VRM Power Clean |
Service Requirements
| Service Freq. (Tonnes) | 0 |
| Service Freq. (Months) | 2 |
| Downtime per Service (hours) | 1 |
Periodic Cleaning Requirements
| Periodic Cleaning | Cleaning should occur after each operation |
Loading & Unloading Equipment
| Manual Handling Loading | Manual |
| Manual Handling Unloading | Other |
| If Other (specify) | Pumped Transfer |
Work Health and Safety & Permitting
Work Health and Safety
Training
| Operator Training Requirements | OEM supplied material - self-taught |
Personal Protective Equipment
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Head - Hard Hat |
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Eyes - Glasses |
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Breathing - Mask or Respirator |
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Hands - Gloves |
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Feet - Industrial Footwear |
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Visibility - Hi-viz Clothing |
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Other PPE |
Training Material
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Video/DVD |
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Web-based |
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Other |
Fencing & Enclosures
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Fencing |
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Bunding |
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Floor Reinforcing |
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Covers or Shielding |
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Approvals Related to Use of Output
Important Note on Composting in NSW
In NSW, applying waste to land – including a processed waste such as compost - or using it as a fuel may trigger various regulatory requirements. Depending on the proposed use you may be required to comply with a Resource Recovery Exemption or need to hold an environment protection licence, and pay the waste levy.
While there is a Compost Exemption (2014) it is important to note that drying or dehydrating food waste, or any other compostable waste, is specifically excluded from consideration under this exemption. Drying or dehydrating equipment uses externally supplied energy to heat and ventilate food waste or any other compostable waste in order to rapidly dry the waste material over a short time period (typically 24 to 48 hours), either with or without the addition of an inoculum. If you are interested in this type of equipment you should refer to the resource recovery exemptions for information on lawful use of outputs.
If it is intended to use the material as a fuel, it must comply with the NSW Energy from Waste Policy Statement. http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/waste/140056enfromwasteps.htm
Installation Specifications
Installation Specifications
Utilities
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Power | 240 Volts | 1.5 kWh |
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Water | KPa | l/min |
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Compressed Air | - KPa | - CuM/min |
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Gas | - Kjoule/hr |
Dimensions
| Length | 70 cm |
| Width | 59 cm |
| Height | 106 cm |
| Footprint | 1 sq.m |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Lateral clearance | 100 cm |
| Overhead clearance | 50 cm |
Service Offering
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In-Feed & Out-Feed Characteristics
In-Feed Characteristics
Acceptable In-feed Characteristics
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Bundled |
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Tied |
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Wet |
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Dry |
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Exclusions
| Excluded Materials | Inorganic Excluded. Large Bones etc separated |
Out-Feed Characteristics
Out-feed Product Characteristics - Shape
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Rectangular Prism |
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Out-feed Product Characteristics - Container
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Bag/Sack |
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Bin |
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Other |
| If Other | Sealed container |
Out-feed Dimensions
| Length | 110 cm |
| Width | 110 cm |
| Height | 110 cm |
| Footprint | 1 sq.m |
| Weight | 1000 kg |
| SG | - specific gravity |
| Density | 1,200 kg/Cu.m |
| By-product and Wastes | Nil wastes |
Amenity and Nuisance Issues
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Vibration |
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Light |
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Market/Recipients
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OEM & Supplier Information
OEM & Supplier Information
OEM Company Details
| Company Name | Bio-Regen Photonics Pty Ltd |
| Postal Address | PO Box 8233 BC |
| State | QLD |
| Country | Australia |
| Postcode | 4814 |
| Web Site | www.bioregenphotonics.com.au |
| Contact Name | Kellie Walters |
| Contact Telephone | (07) 47746337 |
| Contact Email | info@bioregenphotonics.com.au |
Supplier Company Details
| Company Name | VRM Pty Ltd |
| Postal Address | 22-24 Reward Crescent, Bohle |
| State | QLD |
| Country | Australia |
| Postcode | 4814 |
| Web Site | https://www.vrm.science/ |
| Contact Name | Kellie Walters |
| Contact Telephone | +61 (0)7 4774 6337 |
| Contact Email | info@vrm.science |
