Compost making for the Carabinieri Corps

The Arma dei Carabinieri (Carabinieri Corps) has chosen Acea Innovation as a strategic partner to implement innovative solutions in the management of organic waste produced in the various locations, with a view to circular economy. 

"We want and must propose ourselves as a virtuous model from the point of view of the eco-sustainability of our management activities. So we asked Acea to develop innovative and smart oriented projects," said Gen. B. Antonio Jannece, Head of the IV Department of the General Command of the Carabinieri.

With SmartComp, the innovative smart solution developed by Acea Innovation together with ENEA and the University of Tuscia, it is possible to treat significant amounts of organic waste directly near the barracks, with a positive impact on the environment.

The first results of composting at the "Salvo d’Acquisto" barracks in Tor di Quinto

The collaboration between Acea Innovation and the Arma dei Carabinieri initially involved the "Salvo d’Acquisto" barracks in Rome.

During the trial months, 40 kilos of waste a day were treated with SmartComp, coming from the food waste of the canteen, producing a total of 4 m3 of compost that was used on the lawns of the barracks.

With the University of Tuscia, analytical tests and experimental test fields were conducted which showed that this compost has excellent fertilizing capabilities.