An aerobic method for treating organic material, having the steps of loading a treatment unit with organic material; covering the organic material with a first membrane; aerobic treatment of the organic material by actively supplying air to the organic material and the supplied air flowing through said organic material; turning over the organic material using a turning-over device, wherein the organic material is homogenized and/or mixed; and continuing the supply of air according to step c). The turning-over device is moved along the direction of longitudinal extent of the treatment unit, turning over the organic material by a turning-over roller. The turning-over device has a membrane holding apparatus which holds the first membrane covering the organic material during the turning over, and a membrane laying apparatus, which lays a second membrane on the turned-over organic material.

An aerobic method for treating organic material, having the steps of loading a treatment unit with organic material; covering the organic material with a first membrane; aerobic treatment of the organic material by actively supplying air to the organic material and the supplied air flowing through said organic material; turning over the organic material using a turning-over device, wherein the organic material is homogenized and/or mixed; and continuing the supply of air according to step c). The turning-over device is moved along the direction of longitudinal extent of the treatment unit, turning over the organic material by a turning-over roller. The turning-over device has a membrane holding apparatus which holds the first membrane covering the organic material during the turning over, and a membrane laying apparatus, which lays a second membrane on the turned-over organic material.

An apparatus and a method for composting organic material. The apparatus comprises a container (10) having a first end (11), a second end (12) in the form of a hemispherical wall, and a jacket (13) extending between said ends. The container operates in an inclined (al) position. A transporting and mixing device (30) in the container transports organic material in a transport direction (L1) from the first to the second end and simultaneously mixes the organic material. The transporting and mixing device directs the organic material towards the hemispheric wall, whereby the organic material is first directed upwards along the hemispheric wall and then turned back against the transport direction. A fluffing device (40) in the container comprises a shaft (41) being perpendicular to the transport direction (L1) and cutter blades (50) extending outwards from the shaft (41).

An apparatus and a method for composting organic material. The apparatus comprises a container (10) having a first end (11), a second end (12) in the form of a hemispherical wall, and a jacket (13) extending between said ends. The container operates in an inclined (al) position. A transporting and mixing device (30) in the container transports organic material in a transport direction (L1) from the first to the second end and simultaneously mixes the organic material. The transporting and mixing device directs the organic material towards the hemispheric wall, whereby the organic material is first directed upwards along the hemispheric wall and then turned back against the transport direction. A fluffing device (40) in the container comprises a shaft (41) being perpendicular to the transport direction (L1) and cutter blades (50) extending outwards from the shaft (41).

Apparatus and method for converting organic waste into compost, having: a chamber, with an entry portal disposed near a top and one side of the chamber, and with an exit portal disposed at a bottom of the chamber; an auger extending at a level along a length of the chamber and adjacent to the top of the chamber; a collection chamber disposed under part of the chamber, aligning with the exit portal, and having a door for access therein; a bin fitting entirely within the collection chamber and removable therefrom; a blower for introducing controlled air; sensors to detect the level of organic waste in the chamber relative to the auger; a rotating gate between the exit portal and the collection chamber providing intermittent opening and closing of the chamber to the bin therebelow; and a feedback circuit for delivering a switching signal from the sensors.

Apparatus and method for converting organic waste into compost, having: a chamber, with an entry portal disposed near a top and one side of the chamber, and with an exit portal disposed at a bottom of the chamber; an auger extending at a level along a length of the chamber and adjacent to the top of the chamber; a collection chamber disposed under part of the chamber, aligning with the exit portal, and having a door for access therein; a bin fitting entirely within the collection chamber and removable therefrom; a blower for introducing controlled air; sensors to detect the level of organic waste in the chamber relative to the auger; a rotating gate between the exit portal and the collection chamber providing intermittent opening and closing of the chamber to the bin therebelow; and a feedback circuit for delivering a switching signal from the sensors.

An aerobic organic material processor includes a tank having an outer wall, a top, a bottom, a first end, a second end, and a horizontal axis. The tank is divided into compartments distributed along the horizontal axis of the tank between the first end of the tank and the second end of the tank. Each compartment is connected to other compartments by a fluid passageway toward the bottom of the tank. An agitator is provided for agitating the organic material within the tank. Fluid ports are positioned toward the top of the tank in communication with each of the compartments. Applying either a suction force or pressure to at least one of the fluid ports causes fluids to migrate from compartment to compartment via the fluid passageway, thereby aerating organic material within the tank.

A method for producing a plant life enhancing product is described. The method includes: (i) anaerobically digesting agricultural residue to produce an anaerobically activated organic residue and an ammonia-enriched water; (ii) aerobically digesting the ammonia-enriched water to produce an aerobically activated organic residue; and (iii) blending the anaerobically activated organic residue with the aerobically activated organic residue to produce the plant life enhancing product.

A method for producing a plant life enhancing product is described. The method includes: (i) anaerobically digesting agricultural residue to produce an anaerobically activated organic residue and an ammonia-enriched water; (ii) aerobically digesting the ammonia-enriched water to produce an aerobically activated organic residue; and (iii) blending the anaerobically activated organic residue with the aerobically activated organic residue to produce the plant life enhancing product.

A method for producing a plant life enhancing product is described. The method includes: (i) anaerobically digesting agricultural residue to produce an anaerobically activated organic residue and an ammonia-enriched water; (ii) aerobically digesting the ammonia-enriched water to produce an aerobically activated organic residue; and (iii) blending the anaerobically activated organic residue with the aerobically activated organic residue to produce the plant life enhancing product.