Organic Recovery LLC Odor Control System
Organic Recovery LLC, of Pompano Beach, FL. uses Envron’s
Ozone system for odor control for an advanced bio-conversion
process that takes supermarket wastes and quickly converts
them into fertilizer. While the process works remarkably well, it
generates odors which would have meant the closing of the
facility.
Initially it appeared that the Envron Ozone system would not
be a match for the process because of the high heat generated
in the process. But with modifications to the system and after a
short trial, a full blown system was installed and operated with
excellent results. The Organic Recovery bioconversion system
is now fully operational.
News article from Organic Recovery LLC details its
unique process:
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. --
Organic Recovery LLC, a local company, debuted its first
facility in Pompano Beach today while announcing their
partnership with Publix Super Markets to increase their
recycling rate by 25-30 percent in 33 stores. By the end of
summer 2008, Organic Recovery has a goal of serving all 84
Publix stores in Broward County.
Organic Recovery's process is unique, simple and fast. The
process starts with food that is free from decomposition. In less
than three hours, that material is turned into a liquid soil
amendment, harvest-to-harvest (H2H). The end result is a
powerful plant food that has not lost any of its nutrients and is
beneficial for growers at all levels: homeowners right up to
large commercial agriculture. Other naturally occurring benefits
are: it does not leach into the water supply; it does not gas off,
and it does not contaminate groundwater.
"This is a great day for us. We are coming together under the
promise of a bright future. That union and that promise are
called Organic Recovery," said Jeff Young, CEO of Organic
Recovery. "This is where it all begins -- diverting food remnants
from the waste stream, reducing carbon emissions, producing
powerful soil amendments and plant foods, and making
products that replace environmentally destructive
petrochemical fertilizers."
"I applaud Organic Recovery and Publix for their commitment
to exploring good business options that help our environment
while also firing Florida's economic engine," Governor Crist
said. "What these businesses are doing is a perfect example
of how there is gold in green and economic opportunity in
sustainable business practices."
"Publix's continued success depends upon sustaining our
environment, the people in our company and communities and
our business," said Publix Vice President of Facility Services,
Dave Duncan. "Organic Recovery presents an opportunity in
fulfilling our mission to be intolerant of waste by diverting food
waste that would typically be sent to local landfills, thus
reducing the greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore,
supporting green companies such as Organic Recovery allows
Publix to open the door for environmentally sustainable
alternatives to become accessible to the industry and
consumers alike. We are pleased with the short-term results
and look forward to long-term resolutions."
Future goals for Organic Recovery include serving Publix
stores in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Further,
discussions are underway to begin planning for two additional
facilities: Lakeland, Fla., and Atlanta.