Efficient waste solutions for 70,000 new homes
Mickel Tilburg has been responsible for assessing new construction projects in Amsterdam for just under 2 years. He advises on the design of waste collection systems and checks whether the
Reducing residual waste by 30% in high-rise accommodation is possible if we can separate out organic waste flows, such as fruit, vegetables and food scraps. The Freshstation Organic makes this possible.
An indoor location helps waste to be separated out more easily. The active refrigeration keeps the location fresh and hygienic and keeps away nasty smells and (fruit) flies.
The Freshstation Organic occupies a central location, which residents pass every day so that they can dispose of their waste easily. This increases both separation rates as well as the quality.
The Freshstation Organic allows organic waste (fruit, vegetables, food scraps and garden cuttings) to be collected indoors without impediment. The container has a sleek design and, due to its active refrigeration, the surroundings stay fresh and hygienic.
Both research and first-hand observations have shown that shortening the distance to the point of collection leads to higher rates of waste separation. The Freshstation Organic is installed indoors and its active refrigeration helps prevent unpleasant smells and (fruit) flies.
The air-tight sealing and odour-resistant coating of the Freshstation Organic keeps the surroundings fresh, hygienic and the means of waste collection user-friendly. No one is bothered by unpleasant smells.
Because of the refrigeration’s low temperature, rotting is checked, as a result of which fruit flies and maggots cannot develop. This ensures a cleaner space without the unpleasant smells and flies.
It’s cleaner because it acts to control pests and neither does the area smell. This makes waste separation for residents more convenient, leading to more organic and less residual waste.
As a result, household residual waste is cleaner and can be more easily recycled. At the post-separation stage this is really advantageous.
Is your bag full? Since the Freshstation is on your way out, you can take it with you when you leave home.
Lawrance Eghosa, municipal coordinator for the Laak neighbourhood in The Hague, is extremely pleased with the Freshstation Organic. ‘Regularly throwing out organic waste means more can be separated. After all, waste separation is important going forwards.’
Previously, the location in The Hague had a container site without facilities for dealing with organic waste. This produced malodorous smells, which meant that waste disposal by residents was not a pleasant experience. Now that the Freshstation Organic is in place, there are no unpleasant smells anymore.
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