INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY AWARD
This award focuses on excellence in any aspect of technological innovation in composting and the use of composted products.
2005 WINNERS
EARTH TECH UK
The Western Isles, situated off the north-west coast of Scotland is a remote, rugged, windswept terrain where the mainland is 55 kilometres away at its closest point. Providing sustainable solutions for the islands 28,000 inhabitants has always proved difficult due to the Isles' lack of infrastructure and the enormous costs of transport. Through close consultation with the inhabitants and council, Earth Tech have provided an innovative solution to this problem. The commercial scale anaerobic digestor has been designed for the short and long term enabling the island to develop its recycling and composting collection infrastructure without compromising the plant's efficiency. Initially the plant will mainly treat the organic fraction of the residual waste stream but as systems develop, the process will be adapted to accept more source separated food wastes. The flexibility in design will also allow the plant to also accept commercial wastes from the local fishing industry, as well as producing products for use in land restoration the plant will produce electricity for the island.
The judges were particularly impressed by the way that Earth Tech has designed a plant which is perfect for the location, providing a cost effective solution to a historically unsolvable problem. The engineering flexibility and realistic aims and ambitions make this innovative use of technology an example which has wide opportunities for replication across the UK.
Conference, Exhibitions and Awards 2006
The Composting Association
Previous Winners
2004 - Eco Diagnostics Ltd
2003 - Rainbow Wilson Associates
2002 - CPS Civic
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No other manufacturer is more committed to providing innovative composting equipment solutions.
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