Marine food waste management doesn’t have to mean overboard discharge. Hungry Giant’s Bio-Grinders and Bio-Dehydrators process food waste onboard vessels, reducing waste volume by up to 95% and minimizing overboard discharge.
Polluted waste streams ending up in the ocean hurts:
Wildlife
Your Reputation
Your Bottom Line
How Do They Work?
1. Food waste is continuously fed into the Grinder, resulting in a reduced, partially dewatered food pulp.
2. Load the partially dewatered food pulp from the Grinder, or food waste, into the Dehydrator. It is a batch-load system, so keep loading until it is full.
3. Once the machine is full, close the machine and press Start. Let the Dehydrator run overnight.
4. Inside, the food waste is macerated and dehydrated at temperatures that biologically stabilize (pasteurize) the material, resulting in an 80–95% volume-reduced output.
Most hard and soft food waste is accepted, minimal separating if any compared to other systems
Fully constructed from 304-grade stainless steel for durability, corrosion resistance, hygiene, and reliable long-term operation
Low water usage
Up to 60% volume reduction
Galley models and recycling center models available
Key Features of the Grinders:
Zero Food waste overboard, no plastics discharge into the oceans
Zero water consumption to process waste, resource efficient
Most hard and soft food waste is accepted, minimal separating if any compared to other systems
80-90% Volume reduced and stabilized biomass output, can be stored for extended periods
Save on waste offload fees, save disposal costs
Fully customizable sizes ranging from 70lbs up to 3000lbs per cycle
Key Features of the Dehydrators:
Rugged Technology With Proven Performance
Hungry Giant technology is engineered for real-world, high-demand applications. Built with 100% SS304 stainless steel construction and high-efficiency IE3 motors, our systems are designed to operate reliably under harsh conditions, including continuous use at sea.
Food Waste Management at Sea
Trying to navigate compliance with laws while traveling through international waters presents additional marine food waste management challenges. We understand that the differing quarantine regulations in certain countries and storing rotting food waste on space-limited vessels makes it difficult for operators.
Even when food waste systems grind in accordance with Marpol sizing, it is illegal to discharge microplastics into the ocean, and this cannot be guaranteed.
Retrofit Solutions for Existing Vessels
Every vessel has different space, layout, and operational requirements. Our Bio-Grinders and Bio-Dehydrators can be configured to integrate into existing waste-handling systems.
We have the team to ensure:
Custom Fit Integration
Efficient Installation
Robust Operation
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Food waste is a significant challenge, and we are committed to driving meaningful change. With the right solutions, we can all do better. Connect with one of our experts today to find the most effective strategy for managing your food waste and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
