About Ecoblend
As a food packaging supply business we've worked with caterers, chefs, food producers, growers, farmers and fishers throught New Zealand. We're also suppliers to the Ministry of Education healthy lunch catering partners.
It's our aim to reduce food and packaging waste going to landfill. We are constantly researching new packaging solutions so that what we sell has a useful second life via recycling or composting. Examples of this packaging include our Enduro bagasse serving trays and utensils that are made from sugarcane pulp.
New Zealand’s Ministry for the Environment carried out research via the Love Food Hate Waste campaign and audits from 2014 to 2018 show that the average proportion of food waste in household kerbside refuse collections was nearly 35%, or 3.2 kg of food waste per household per week.
Disposing of organic waste in landfills contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane (CH4), which is much more potent than carbon dioxide (CO2) in trapping heat in the atmosphere. Methane is produced when organic matter decomposes anaerobically in oxygen-deprived conditions typical of landfills.
Besides its climate impact, landfills also pose risks of groundwater contamination through leachates containing hazardous substances. Landfill sites can endanger nearby communities due to odours, air pollutants, and potential groundwater pollution.
The decomposition process in landfills releases volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particulate matter and other air pollutants that can worsen respiratory conditions and affect the health of vulnerable populations living in proximity to these sites.
The New Zealand Waste Strategy offers comprehensive guidance for managing and reducing waste across the country. It supports a flexible approach that can be tailored to various contexts. The strategy outlines two primary goals:
* Goal 1: Minimising Harmful Effects of Waste
When planning waste management and reduction efforts, local governments, businesses, and communities should assess environmental and human health risks associated with waste. They should prioritise actions that mitigate these risks, focusing on the most concerning types of waste.
* Goal 2: Enhancing Resource Use Efficiency
When planning waste management and reduction efforts, local governments, businesses, and communities should aim to improve resource efficiency.
This approach not only reduces environmental and health impacts but also seeks to capitalise on potential economic benefits.
Environmental Benefits
Aerobic composting reduces methane emissions more effectively than anaerobic digestion, crucial for mitigating climate change impacts. Choosing aerobic composting helps New Zealand's emissions reduction targets and promotes sustainable waste management. Additionally, aerobic composting produces nutrient-rich compost that improves soil health, reducing reliance on chemical fertilisers and supporting environmentally friendly practices. It also diverts large volumes of organic waste from landfills, extending their lifespan and lowering waste management costs while reducing methane emissions and groundwater pollution.
Economic Benefits
Implementing aerobic composting systems leads to significant cost savings by reducing landfill disposal fees and potential fines for non-compliance.
The high-quality compost generated can be used for landscaping, cutting operational costs and enhancing aesthetics. Additionally, it opens doors for collaboration projects such as community gardens and the like.
How Ecoblend Changes The Game
Ecoblend’s Composting Systems revolutionise organic waste management for residential homes, businesses and large industrial sites or facilities. Our composters break down organic waste through microbial activity, mechanical aeration and heat and turn it into nutrient-rich compost.
Here’s how Ecoblend transforms the composting experience:
• Efficiency and Convenience: Unlike traditional methods, Ecoblend composters process waste without attracting rodents or insects due to a sealed processing system. The process takes just 24 to 48 hours, producing ready-to-use compost for your garden.
• Minimal Environmental Impact: With low energy consumption, minimal noise, and minimal to no odour, Ecoblend composting systems uphold environmental responsibility while promoting sustainable practices.
• Versatility and Reliability: Whether for a small household or a large industrial facility, Ecoblend’s flexible solutions adapt to diverse needs, ensuring reliable performance and consistent results.
• Cost-Effective Waste Management: By reducing waste volume and dependency on external waste collection, Ecoblend helps save costs associated with waste disposal. Discover how Ecoblend can streamline your organic waste management while enhancing sustainability and efficiency for your home or business. Make contact with us today.