Revolutionising Food Waste Disposal in Darwin: The Role of EcoMob and enrich360®
Turning Food Waste into a Valuable Resource
Since launching EcoMob, Billy Feeney has worked tirelessly to develop a local business that takes food waste and transforms it into nutrient-rich soil amendments. This enterprise is currently focused on helping military bases in Darwin reduce their environmental impact by diverting food waste from landfills. Starting with a small-scale trial at Robertson and Larrakeyah Barracks, EcoMob has grown into a full-fledged operation, now managing food waste from military bases across the region, as well as various local businesses.
EcoMob’s success is not just in the scale of operations but in its focus on sustainability and the circular economy. By converting food waste into high-quality soil amendment, EcoMob is providing a valuable service to farmers and gardeners, while also contributing to the wider ecological goals of reducing waste and lowering carbon emissions.
A Key Partnership with enrich360®
At enrich360®, we’re proud to support EcoMob’s mission to revolutionise food waste management in Darwin. Through our partnership, EcoMob utilizes our advanced commercial dehydrators, enabling the large-scale processing of food waste into valuable soil amendments.
Our commercial dehydrators reduce food waste volume by up to 90%, transforming it into a dry, pathogen-free and nutrient-rich material. This byproduct is not only environmentally sustainable, but also enhances soil health, supporting local agriculture and contributing to a circular economy.
This collaboration is a powerful example of how innovative technology and community-driven enterprises can work together to create meaningful environmental and social impact. By integrating enrich360® 's technology into their operations, EcoMob is driving sustainability, supporting local agriculture, creating jobs and empowering the community.
A Business Built on Sustainability and Job Creation
Billy Feeney is deeply passionate about the holistic benefits of EcoMob. His business not only addresses the pressing issue of food waste but also creates meaningful employment opportunities for local people, including Indigenous workers. This aligns with his broader goal of contributing to the Territory’s circular economy, ensuring that EcoMob is a sustainable business that gives back to the community.
The importance of this local enterprise cannot be overstated. EcoMob is helping the Department of Defence work towards its ambitious goal of halving food waste sent to landfills by 2030, in-line with the Government’s National target.
Looking to the Future
With the backing of enrich360® and a dedicated team, EcoMob is poised to expand its impact even further, ensuring that food waste is no longer seen as a burden but as a valuable resource that can be used to nourish the land. Through innovative technology, strong partnerships and a commitment to the environment, EcoMob is creating a lasting legacy that will benefit the Northern Territory and beyond.
