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05/09/2026

Keeping a BiobiN composting unit operating as intended requires routine maintenance at different intervals.

Condensate is typically drained weekly by the customer. Every three months, the system should be checked for leaks, cracks and other issues. Filter cartridges are changed twice a year, while the biofilter media is changed annually.

For more answers about operating a BiobiN, visit our FAQs: https://biobin.co.za/faqs-2/

03/09/2026

There are two ways businesses can use the system, depending on what works for their operations.

The first is a rental model, where the BiobiN is rented for use. The second is an outright purchase, accompanied by a three-year maintenance contract.

This gives businesses the option to choose an arrangement that suits how they want to manage their organic waste and the level of ownership they prefer.

Have more questions about how the BiobiN® works? Visit our FAQs: https://biobin.co.za/faqs-2/

26/08/2026

For businesses already dealing with the pressures of day-to-day operations, getting to zero waste can feel like a big ask. It becomes much more manageable when the journey is broken down into smaller steps that can be introduced over time.

A waste audit is a good place to start. It gives a business a better idea of what it is throwing away, how much waste it produces and which waste streams deserve more attention. From there, separating waste at source can make it easier to decide what can be recycled, composted or managed differently. Organic waste is worth looking at early on, particularly for businesses that generate large amounts of food waste. Composting offers a way to keep this material out of landfill and put its organic value to further use.

As these practices become established, businesses can start setting realistic waste reduction targets and tracking how they are doing. The information collected can also feed into sustainability reporting and help guide decisions about what to focus on next.

Getting to zero waste takes time. Starting with what your business is already throwing away can make the journey feel a lot more achievable.

24/08/2026

Water scarcity is a significant agricultural risk in South Africa, where average annual rainfall is approximately 464 mm. The condition of agricultural soils has an important bearing on how much of this limited rainfall can be absorbed and retained.

Soil organic matter contributes to water retention. Estimates suggest that a 1% increase in soil organic matter can increase water storage by approximately 160 000-170 000 litres per hectare. Research has also found higher moisture-holding capacity in soils enriched with compost.

Within the agricultural sector, composting organic waste provides a means of returning organic matter and nutrients to the soil. This can improve soil structure and support its capacity to absorb and retain water for crop use.

Soil quality has a direct bearing on how effectively limited water resources can be used. Building organic matter in agricultural soils can contribute to making better use of the rainfall available while supporting longer-term soil fertility.

21/08/2026

Climate resilience largely depends on the condition of our soils.

As South Africa experiences the hotter, drier conditions associated with El Niño, improving soil water retention becomes increasingly important. Compost increases the organic matter in soil, improving its structure so that it can absorb and retain more moisture. This helps reduce water stress during dry periods, supports healthier plant growth and contributes to more resilient landscapes.

This is one of the less recognised benefits of composting. Organic waste is not only diverted from landfill. It is returned to the soil as a resource that improves its ability to cope with changing climatic conditions.

BiobiN supports this process by converting organic waste into nutrient-rich compost that helps restore soil health, improve water retention and contribute to long-term climate resilience.

18/08/2026

The Western Cape's latest waste diversion figures show what can happen when long-term policy is matched with investment in infrastructure.

In 2024, the province diverted more than 1.1 million tonnes of waste from landfill. Organic waste composting reached 220,425 tonnes. Private-sector composting is also expanding rapidly.

These figures demonstrate that composting capacity is expanding alongside landfill diversion targets. As more organic waste is diverted from landfill, additional processing infrastructure will be needed to ensure these materials can be recovered and returned to productive use.

BiobiN contributes to this transition by enabling businesses, institutions and municipalities to process organic waste where it is generated. By converting food and organic waste into compost, BiobiN helps organisations reduce landfill dependence while returning valuable nutrients to the soil, supporting a more circular and resource-efficient economy.

06/08/2026

South Africa produces enough food nationally but many households continue to experience food insecurity. At the same time, businesses pay to dispose of organic waste that contains nutrients capable of supporting local food production.

A composting value chain connects these two realities. By processing organic waste on-site and returning compost to community food gardens, businesses can contribute to healthier soils, improved crop production and more resilient local food systems. This approach also supports the diversion of organic waste from landfill, in line with the priorities of South Africa's draft National Waste Management Strategy.

Read more here: https://www.africanfarming.com/2026/02/23/how-langa-is-turning-food-waste-into-a-valuable-resource/

04/08/2026

Through a pilot project in Langa, residents, informal traders and residents are working together to process organic waste at a central AgriHub using the BiobiN in-vessel composting system. By keeping food waste within the community, the model produces compost that supports local farmers while also contributing to cleaner trading spaces and reducing the amount of organic waste sent to landfill.

Watch the story of Langa's closed-loop food waste model.

29/07/2026

The Draft National Waste Management Strategy (NWMS) 2026 signals the direction of travel for organic waste management in South Africa, giving businesses time to prepare before new requirements are introduced.

Businesses should begin preparing for:
● Mandatory separation of organic waste
● Increased reporting on food waste generation and diversion
● Changes to municipal by-laws and waste collection arrangements, particularly in the hospitality and retail sectors
● Rising landfill disposal and transport costs

BiobiN reduces reliance on landfill, provides measurable diversion data for reporting and helps businesses stay ahead of changing regulatory requirements.

27/07/2026

Organic waste is becoming a national priority and businesses have an opportunity to prepare before new requirements take effect.

The Draft National Waste Management Strategy (NWMS) 2026 identifies organic waste as a priority waste stream and sets a national target to divert around 40% of waste from landfill by 2031, with a longer-term ambition of eliminating organic waste to landfill. Alongside this, the strategy introduces a stronger focus on separating organic waste, improving reporting on food waste generation and diversion, expanding composting and other treatment infrastructure, and recovering value from organic materials instead of disposing of them.

BiobiN can help organisations prepare for this transition through on-site, in-vessel composting systems that process organic waste where it is generated. Get your business ready now.

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