A fast and unique microbiology-based aerobic process converts industrial and agricultural organic side streams into organic fertilizers, soil improvers, and raw materials for growing media

The Biopallo process is unique:

  • Process is rapid

  • Process is automated

  • Nutrients are bound to fiberous structure

  • Odors and emissions are minimal

  • Technology is modular

  • Processing capacity is scalable according to the needs of the client

  • Biopallo closed reactor creates an optimal environment for microbiological processing

  • Biopallo plants are tailored according to the customer’s requirements

  • We offer end-to-end solutions including plant delivery, operator training, maintenance service and spare parts

 

Biopallo reactors

Biopallo 10 tn reactor

  • Annual capacity 3500 tons

  • Dimensions 3,2 x 8,0 x 6,0 m

  • Empty weight 15 500 kg

 

Biopallo 17,5 tn reactor

  • Annual capacity 6200 tons

  • Dimensions 4,4 x 8,0 x 6,0 m

  • Empty weight 20 500 kg

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Biological breakdown process

Biological activity is the core of our process. Microorganisms are carefully selected based on the characteristics of the feedstock to ensure they can degrade organic matter as efficiently as possible. The selection is guided by extensive enzyme activity testing, which ensures that the chosen strains possess the necessary degradative enzymes for different material types.

During the degradation process, the microorganisms release heat as a result of their metabolic activity. The generated heat energy is sufficient to raise the process temperature to a level that hygienises the material in accordance with the temperature requirements of the fertilizer product regulation.

In the Biopallo process, industrial and agricultural side streams are converted into organic fertilizers, soil improvers, and raw materials for growing media

 

Soil improving matter

The organic biomass produced in the Biopallo process acts as an effective soil improver, improve soil structure, microbial activity, and carbon sequestration in the soil. It can be applied to the field in bulk with equipment suitable for the application of lime or dry manure.

  • An excellent breeding ground for mycelium

  • Attracts micro-organisms

  • Acts as an excellent soil amendment

  • Accelerates photosynthesis and binds carbon to the soil

  • Improves soil’s structure

  • ‎Fibrous structure binds water and balances soil moisture‎

Raw soil conditioner, ready in 24-72 hours
 

Granulated recycled fertilizer 

Soil healing matter can be enriched with different organic or unorganic additives for increasing its nutrient contents (especially nitrogen).

The matter can be granulated to organic fertilizer, that can be spread on surface or by insemination.

  • Contains organic matters with nutrients

  • Nutrients are released according the needs of the plants

  • Nutrients are not washed out into waterbodys

  • Can even replace mineral fertilizers

  • Circular fertilizers will become part of the agriculture

Screened soil amendment for further processing

Screened soil amendment for further processing

Pre-granulated soil conditioner

Pre-granulated soil conditioner

 

Raw materials for growing media

Biopallo’s process enables the use of various low-nutrient biomasses as raw materials for soil improvers and growing media. The produced material serves as a sustainable alternative to peat and other organic components in substrate mixtures.

Suitable raw materials include:

  • agricultural side streams such as hay, straw, greenhouse plant residues, and used growing peat

  • green waste and household biomasses such as raked leaves and grass clippings

  • forest industry side streams rich in organic matter but low in nutrients

Utilizing these materials reduces the need for peat and promotes circular economy practices in growing media production.

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Growing media from hay

For example, growing media from hay

Biopallo’s pilot reactor has plant approval by the Finnish Food Authority

Biopallo’s pilot reactor has an Environmental Permit for its activity