Incheon Urban Corporation Introduces Eco-Friendly Food Waste Treatment Method in Public Rental Housing

Hybrid Food Waste Treatment Method [Provided by Incheon Urban Corporation]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Incheon Urban Corporation (iH) announced on the 30th that it will introduce an eco-friendly food waste treatment method in the ongoing construction of the Guwol public rental housing construction project (A3BL).

This method is designed as a hybrid treatment system that maximizes byproduct reduction using a dryer and plasma carbonizer, and produces hot water by utilizing waste heat from the pyrolysis-type plasma carbonizer, thereby reducing operating costs.

The final byproduct discharged by this method is composted in the form of charcoal powder with a high organic content, which is recycled as fertilizer in vegetable gardens created within the apartment complex, eliminating the need for separate disposal.

Until now, the existing food waste treatment method (collection-treatment method) in apartment complexes caused significant inconvenience to residents due to continuous cost increases, odors generated during the treatment process, and environmental pollution.

An iH official stated, "The government is encouraging the expansion of recycling of waste and eco-friendly treatment methods with low greenhouse gas emissions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by landfill and incineration of waste," adding, "Through this hybrid treatment method, we will actively participate in government policies and enhance resident satisfaction by creating an eco-friendly residential complex."

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