{"id":4133,"date":"2025-03-19T11:55:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T18:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sustainable-generation.com\/?page_id=4133"},"modified":"2026-02-10T14:57:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T22:57:44","slug":"how-it-works","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainable-generation.com\/es\/sg-advanced-composting\/how-it-works\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00d3MO FUNCIONA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t<h1>How our composting technology works<\/h1><h2>Smart design. Proven performance.<\/h2>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tOur covered aerated static pile (CASP) system, enhanced with the\u00a0 GORE\u00ae\u202fCover, accelerates the transformation of diverse organic materials-like food, yard, and biosolids-into high\u2011quality compost. This proven approach delivers precise control over temperature, moisture, and blower metrics, ensuring regulatory compliance, minimal environmental impact, and consistent performance. Whether you&#8217;re designing a new facility or optimizing an existing operation, SG&#8217;s expert team guides you through every step-from site layout and system setup to monitoring, reporting, and final product optimization-so you can focus on efficiency, sustainability, and scale.\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sustainable-generation.com\/contact-us\/\" title=\"Talk to a System Designer\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Talk to a System Designer \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTalk to a System Designer \n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>FLEXIBLE DESIGN<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Our modular, expandable technology is standardized and fully commercialized &#8211; scalable from 100 tons per year to + 250,000 tons per year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>TREATMENT COSTS PER TON<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Treatment cost per ton is lower compared to other systems because of the simplicity of design &#8211; few moving parts and the lowest energy consumption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>SMALL FOOTPRINT<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A treatment time of 4 &#8211; 8 weeks verses open windrow of 8 &#8211; 12 months means more throughput on any site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>SG&#8217;s covered aerated static pile design has lower energy consumption compared to negative aeration, reverse aeration, and timed positive aerated systems.<\/li>\n<li>SG&#8217;s Compost Control\u2122 System is a proprietary remote oxygen and temperature control technology which is the most cost-efficient processing system.<\/li>\n<li>Eliminates the need for a costly and high-energy consumption biofilter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>SIMPLE TO OPERATE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Fewer moving parts.<\/li>\n<li>Can be operated by one person.<\/li>\n<li>Less than one operator is required for every 10,000 tons processed yearly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>EFFECTIVE IN ALL CLIMATES<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Encapsulated technology is not influenced by weather or climate and does not need a roof or an enclosed building with a biofilter.<\/li>\n<li>From the arid heat of the Mohave Desert to Finland&#8217;s subzero snowy climate, SG&#8217;s solution is a proven winner in any climate. Hot, wet, dry, and subfreezing applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>ODOR REDUCTION<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduces odors by 90-99% as compared to open windrow or uncovered systems and without the need for a compost cover layer and\/or biofilter (Odor emissions study &#8211; TA Luft).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>EPA 503 EQUIVALENCY COMPLIANT<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Meets the standards for Pathogen Reduction and Hygenization<\/li>\n<li>Meets PFRP, VAR, Hygiene and ABPR EPA 503:Alt 5: Use of PFRP [503.32(a)(7) and (B)(1) of Appendix B] without the use of a foot compost cover layer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<p><strong>VOC EMISSION CONTROL<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Controls &gt; 95% of VOC emissions verified by Independent Third Party Testing results<\/li>\n<li>US\/Cal &gt;95% thus California Compliant for 80% (acc. To SCAQMD Rule 1133.3 and SJVAPCD Rules 4565 &amp; 4566 and BACT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lowest possible emission rate (C02 equivalent) compared to all other technologies. [Cuhls, C. (2012). Composting and fermentation of biowaste &#8211; contribution to reduce greenhouse gases. Waste Management, 3, 509-516.]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DUST &amp; BIOAEROSOL CONTROL<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bacteria retention &gt;99% (Thesis Dr. Kuhner: Emission Study)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong> STORMWATER LEACHATE MANAGEMENT<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The SG Advanced Composting\u2122 Technology provides clear separation of stormwater from leachate without the need for a roof or a building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>MOISTURE MANAGEMENT<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Once the proper 55%-65% moisture content is achieved in the initial mix recipe, our solution typically carries the moisture throughout the entire process with no need to add additional water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The SG Compost Control\u2122 System automatically gathers all the required data for regulatory compliancy making reporting fast and easy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>COMPOST QUALITY<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Meets compost quality standards for the US (USCC STA), for Canada (CCME Guidelines for Compost Quality), and for Australia (AS 4454)<\/li>\n<li>Achieves the highest quality product in as little as a 6-8 week process, giving you the ROI you are looking for, regardless of the feedstock.<\/li>\n<li>Agricultural-grade compost can be produced in as little as 3-4 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable-generation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SG_ProcessDiagram_R1_AltLayout-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"SG_ProcessDiagram_R1_AltLayout\" height=\"1152\" width=\"2048\" title=\"SG_ProcessDiagram_R1_AltLayout\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<p><strong>COMPLIANCE FACTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pathogen Reduction and Hygenization<\/li>\n<li>Meets PFRP, VAR, Hygiene and ABPR EPA 503:Alt 5: Use of PFRP [503.32(a)(7) and (B)(1) of Appendix B] without the use of a foot compost cover layer.<\/li>\n<li>Effective Odor Control for Good Air Quality &#8211; Odor reduction 90-95% (Odor emission study)<\/li>\n<li>Controls &gt; 95% of VOC emissions verified by Independent Third Party Testing results<\/li>\n<li>US\/Cal &gt;95% thus California Compliant for 80% (acc. To SCAQMD Rule 1133.3 and SJVAPCD Rules 4565 &amp; 4566 and BACT)<\/li>\n<li>Greenhouse Gas Control &#8211; Lowest possible emission rate (CO2 equivalent) compared to all other technologies<\/li>\n<li>Dust and Bioaerosol Control &#8211; Bacteria retention &gt; 99%, e.g. Aspergillus fumigatus<\/li>\n<li>Dust and Particulate Matter (PM) Retention &gt; 99% (Thesis Dr. K\u00fchner: Emission Study)<\/li>\n<li> The SG Advanced Composting\u2122 Technology provides clear separation of stormwater from leachate without the need for a roof or a building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<h2>Smarter Aeration<\/h2><h3>Air Is the Engine of the Composting Process<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Our systems use precise, computer-controlled positive aeration to deliver optimal airflow throughout the pile. The result is consistent temperature, oxygen, and moisture across the batch, driving rapid pathogen reduction and compost stabilization.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tKey Features\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<h3> Analyze Blower Metrics<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3> Energy-efficient fan cycles<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3> In-ground trenching or on-grade pipe<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3> Custom configurations for every site<\/h3>\t\t\n\t<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable-generation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/A1-Organics_control-box_blower-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"A1-Organics_control box_blower\" height=\"1536\" width=\"2048\" title=\"A1-Organics_control box_blower\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<h2>Integrated Performance<\/h2><h3>A Complete, Closed-Loop Process<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>From aeration to compost curing, SG ADVANCED COMPOSTING\u2122 Technology delivers high-performance results that are third-party certified and climate-resilient.<\/p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h4>Rapid PFRP and VAR compliance<\/h4><\/li><li>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h4>High-quality, saleable compost<\/h4><\/li><li>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h4>Reduced Odors, neighbor-safe, permit-compliant<\/h4><\/li>\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sustainable-generation.com\/contact-us\/\" title=\"Contact Us\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Contact Us \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContact Us \n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<h2>Monitoring That Makes the Difference<\/h2><h3>SG Compost Control\u2122 System, Designed by Operators for Operators<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>The SG COMPOST CONTROL\u2122 System is a proprietary cloud-based platform that lets you monitor and adjust your piles from your laptop or mobile device in real time.<\/p>\n\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>View temperature, oxygen, blower metrics, and status<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Configure individual batches for each Bunker \/ Heap<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Export data for regulatory reporting<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Get alerts when action is needed<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable-generation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Yodda-Software-screenshots-3.png\" alt=\"Yodda Software screenshots 3\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" title=\"Yodda Software screenshots 3\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<h2>Layouts That Fit Your Facility<\/h2><h3>Modular Designs, Ready for Any Site<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Choose the system layout that fits your feedstock, capacity, and footprint.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable-generation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_2823-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_2823\" height=\"708\" width=\"2048\" title=\"IMG_2823\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<h4>SG Mobile\u00ae SYSTEM<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Best for pilots, small-medium sites, or off-grid use<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable-generation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PGC_SG-Bunker_aerial-4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"SG BUNKER\u00ae System\" height=\"1152\" width=\"2048\" title=\"SG BUNKER@ System\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<h4>SG Bunker\u00ae SYSTEM<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>High-throughput permanent installations<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainable-generation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Heap-SG.jpg\" alt=\"Heap-SG\" height=\"513\" width=\"659\" title=\"Heap-SG\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<h4>SG Heap\u00ae SYSTEM<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Simple, scalable processing<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How our composting technology works Smart design. 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