BETTERGROW BENEFITS FROM AN INNOVATIVE EDGE

As an Australian leader in organic residuals recovery and recycling, Bettergrow operates extensively across New South Wales where it has been utilising advanced and innovative technologies to transform waste into valuable resources for mine rehabilitation and agricultural use.

The company was first established in 1978, and over the course of the past 47 years has been at the forefront of an array of organic industries. Its leadership in these sectors has gone from strength to strength, with continued re-investment in new technologies, and as the world moves away from a make, use, dispose model, it is determined to play a key role in the recovery, recycling and re-use of products, delivering solutions across a range of industry sectors.

Offering customers an array of practical solutions for a variety of organic materials that can be converted to products suitable for beneficial re-use across a range of markets, the company works with governments, communities and multinational companies to progress the circular economy and preserve natural resources for a sustainable future.

Its commitment to excellence is verified through independent certification for ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management, and ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management.

As a specialist in the conversion of organic waste into composts, fertilizers, and soil rehabilitation products, sustainability forms the cornerstone of its operations, such as that at its composting facilities at Ravensworth, an area that has a long-established mining presence and where an open cut coal mine was decommissioned in 1993.

The current owners of the mine site, AGL Macquarie, have been rehabilitating the area where Bettergrow is dedicated to breathing new life into the land, using recycled green waste from Newcastle City Council which is a local government authority in New South Wales.

The importance of compost utilisation in this process has been underscored by a recent study by the Australian Recycling Organics Association (AORA) which shows how compost leads to soil enrichment by replenishing nutrients and organic matter, aids in improved water retention, prevents erosion, reduces methane emissions through carbon sequestration whilst also diverting organic waste from landfill.

Productivity & Efficiency

Integral to the success of Bettergrow’s operation at the Ravensworth composting facility are three EDGE Innovate TRT622 trommels, supplied by EDGE Innovate’s official Australian distributor FOCUS Enviro. It specialises in offering advanced waste processing equipment to support the waste and organic industries. Its services include operational training and technical support.

“THE EDGE INNOVATE TRT622 TROMMELS HAVE HELPED US TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY…”

Bettergrow’s Operations and Sales Manager, Mark Waldron, praised the three EDGE Innovate TRT622 track trommels, equipped with 40mm, 20mm, and 12mm screens:

“They’ve boosted productivity and efficiency, allowing us to screen from 20mm to 12mm in one step for a cleaner end product.”

The EDGE Innovate TRT622 is known for being the largest track-mounted trommel available in Australia. The unit offers high production rates and exceptional screening capabilities.

Key features of the EDGE TRT622 include a 6.9m long screen drum with variable speed and adjustable screening angle, while EDGE Innovate’s leading intelligent load management system ensures optimum screening performance and uptime. Its steep sided hopper bin sides combined with a larger drum opening and extremely wide collection conveyor prevents material bridging and spillage.

The TRT622’s heavy-duty construction design and high manoeuvrability make it ideal for the Australian market. The machine’s eco-power saving functionality only adds to its operational efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

FOCUS enviro has also supplied Bettergrow with an EDGE MC1400 wind shifter, another crucial piece of equipment, which effectively separates plastic contaminants from waste timber to produce a cleaner compost.

“THE TRT622’S HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION DESIGN AND HIGH MANOEUVRABILITY MAKE IT IDEAL FOR THE AUSTRALIAN MARKET…”

Mark Waldron Operations & Sales Manager Bettergrow

Reliable Back Up

As for service and support from FOCUS enviro, Mark Waldron has nothing but praise for the EDGE Innovate distributor.

“FOCUS enviro are great help to us on site,” said Mark. “They have trained personnel that can come out and sort out any glitches or any electrical issues and have a good knowledge in what the machines are capable of, so they can help to increase throughput with a few tweaks as well as facilitating the training of our own staff so that we can get the very best out of the equipment.”

Any potential for downtime is also minimised as FOCUS enviro carry an extensive stock of spare parts available for prompt collection or delivery.

Clearly, Bettergrow’s dedication to environmental sustainability, combined with EDGE Innovate’s cutting-edge technology and support from FOCUS enviro, positions them as a leader in the waste recycling industry. Their innovative use of recycled green waste for mine rehabilitation and agricultural applications showcases their commitment to creating a greener, cleaner future.