“Garbage Disposer Version1.5” Certification Criteria
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1. Sub Total 70 Chopped into irregular pieces Meat Raw meat 3 jaround3cm Fish Raw fish sardine etc 8 Cut into quarters Egg shell Chicken egg shell 2 Sub Total 13 Vegetable and meat total 83 5 Leftover food Riceor udon noodle 11 amp Teadregs Tea dregs 6 Used tea leaves Sub Total 17 Total 100 The composition of the organic wastes above is based on the following survey results but may be revised with lifestyle changes lt References gt 1 Survey Report of Sewerage and Sewage Purification Department Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport 2 Survey Report of Bureau of Sewerage Tokyo Metropolitan Government 3 Kyoto City Household Waste Disposal Survey Report 4 Nara Women s University Household Waste Survey 5 Survey by Composting System Monitors 13 132. maximum load imposed Operating condition with the maximum load imposed is the condition in which the system can demonstrate maximum performance within the operating temperature range In other words it is the operating mode in which the system is filled with the maximum possible quantity of organic wastes and where it can demonstrate other added functions the most lt deodorize function etc gt 3 2 Power consumption 1 The power consumption is the electric energy consumed from start to end of treatment of the standard test organic wastes standard quantity filled into the system in the standard operation conditions of the system 2 The power consumption of the biological type is affected by the treatment state of the base material and atmospheric temperature Therefore the standard test organic materials of the standard quantity are filled into the system every day based on 2 Test conditions above to stabilize the treatment state A watt hour meter is used to measure the integral power for one week in the stable processing state Electric energy used daily or power consumption is calculated using the measurement The stable processing state for the biological system is nearly equivalent tothe state two weeks after continuous supply of organic wastes 4 Reduced mass rate 1 The percentage that indicates how much the organic wastes filled into the system g or kg has been reduced after treating standard test organic wastes
3. garbage mainly through the action of microorganism and therefore have eliminating systems intended for drying or reducing organic wastes from the scope of applicable products However due to an increasing need for the reduction of household wastes in recent years it was decided in the Eco Mark Committee for Product Certification meeting held in May 2000 that the scope of applicable products and certification criteria would be reviewed and submitted to the Eco Mark Committee for Establishing Category and Criteria Organic wastes are referred to as food waste in documents released by the Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries disposed by food manufacturers food distributors restaurant industry and households According to estimates by the Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries in documents released by the former Ministry of Health and Welfare in 1996 of the 19 400 000 tons of food waste that were disposed of 91 or 17 720 000 tons were incinerated and buried Because it is important to control the generation of a massive volume of food waste and to reuse it the Law Concerning Promoting to Recover and Utilize Food Resources was enforced In this product category the environmental load resulting from organic wastes against this background was reviewed The results confirmed that organic wastes disposed of by general composting systems are able to serve as the raw 1 13 material of composting etc instead of fertilizers and
4. of 10 13 standard quantity 2 The reduced mass rate is measured for the nominal time with the dry type and for 2 months with the biological type 3 With the biological type measurement is done at two months when the reduced mass rate stabilizes 4 Calculation equation Reduced mass rate total quantity of organic waste kg total mass at end of test kg total mass before test kg total quantity of organic wastes kg x 100 5 As the performance of the biological system varies according to the measuring conditions such as region season and temperature and humidity of the operating environment the note performance varies according to measuring conditions such as region season and temperature and humidity of the operating environment shall be added 6 The reduced mass rate should be at least 70 in the above tests 5 Treatment time This is the index on the treatment speed of organic wastes It is the time from the start of processing after standard test organic wastes are filled into the system to the end of the process With the dry type it is the time until the designed dry rate is achieved or the operating time that can be preset using a timer With the biological type it is the operating time until the state in which the form of the standard test organic waste is no longer identifiable is achieved However the treatment time of the biological composting varies diversely according to the type of o
5. Eco Mark Product Category No 125 Garbage Disposer Version1 5 Certification Criteria Applicable Scope A Compost containers B Home garbage disposers Containers designed to decompose organic wastes with biological treatment at home and those which do not use energy such as electricity are dassified into A Compost containers and garbage disposers of biological type or dry type designed for the above purpose which use energy such as electricity are classified into B Home garbage disposers Established December 18 2002 J apan Environment Association Last revised J uly 13 2012 Eco Mark Office Expiration date March 31 2016 NOTE This document is a translation of the criteria written in J apanese Inthe event of dispute the original document should be taken as authoritative Eco Mark Product Category No 125 Garbage Disposer Version1 5 Certification Criteria A Compost containers J apan Environment Association Eco Mark Office 1 Purpose of Establishing Criteria The Certification Criteria of Eco Mark Product Category Composting Containers established in 1989 was intended to disseminate the use of systems to compost organic wastes mainly with the functions of microorganisms In 1994 electric systems were added to this product category to further spread these systems In the certification criteria of this product category composting systems are defined 1 The product shall be a device for composting
6. compost To reuse as compost it needs to be processed an additional time Consequently in order to reduce the volume of organic wastes it is important to reduce wastes as well as perform interim process for effective reuse In addition since the composting system may reduce energy consumption during garbage incineration it was decided that the scope of application of composting systems would be reset the reduction and reuse of organic wastes promoted and the supply of information on organic waste volume reduction enhanced To evaluate the product life cycle the environment load resulting in the manufacture and usage of the composting system was reviewed and the appropriate certification criteria were established 2 Applicable Scope Container designed to decompose organic wastes at home with biological treatment and those which do not use energy such as electricity Collective compost containers used in housing complexes are excluded 3 Terminology Biological type Method of decomposing organic wastes using microorganisms in aerobic conditions to reduce volume Dry type Method of drying organic wastes using energy such as electricity to reduce volume Composting Container designed to decompose organic wastes at home container using microorganisms These do not use energy such as electricity and exclude collective compost containers found in housing complexes Base material Made of multi porous wood pulp or other similar ma
7. ed wastes Overflow of contents 5 List of Spare Parts A list of consumables shall be provided 6 Other Precautions The following shall be specified Precautions taken when filling container recommended Remove moisture roll in newspaper dry in windy place dry in the sun Better to cut up large wastes into smaller parts Be cautious about what to include avoid including liquids water oil do not include oil fish meat protein etc in large amounts because these cause odor Handling microorganisms Aim not at rotting but volume reduction For biological composting precautions on possibility of contamination by microorganisms and population fluctuations in indoor use Sealed off space shall be added 8 13 Home Garbage Disposer Performance Evaluation Criteria and Performance Guidelines 1 Product definition 1 System A system that reduces the volume of organic waste efficiently using electric energy A secondary advantage of the system is that it can convert the disposed waste into reusable resources such as raw materials for composts There are biological and dry systems 2 Processing object Organic wastes disposed from households The approximate volume of wastes disposed per day is 300 3 000 grams 3 Rated voltage The commercial AC power is 100 V or 200 V 4 Site For installation in general households apartments and houses Indoor and outdoor types are available 2 Test condi
8. ertification Procedure Explanatory documents for the collection of containers shall be submitted 6 The User s Manual shall provide information pertaining to the above that used compost containers will be picked up by the manufacturer upon request by the Certification Procedure 0 The corresponding sections of the User s Manual shall be submitted 7 The User s Manual shall provide the information listed in table 1 3 13 Certification Procedure The corresponding sections of the User s Manual shall be submitted 8 In manufacturing the applied product related environmental laws and regulations and pollution control agreement hereinafter referred to as the Environmental Laws etc must be followed with respect to air pollution water contamination noise offensive odor and emission of hazardous materials in the area where the plant performing the final manufacturing process is located In addition the state of compliance with the Environmental Laws etc for the last five years from the date of application whether there is any violation must be reported If there is any violation it is necessary that proper remedies and preventive measures have been already taken and the related Environmental Laws etc must thereafter be followed appropriately Certification Procedure With respect to the compliance with the Environmental Laws etc in the area where the plant performing the final manufacturing process i
9. for odor The product shall be deodorized and left open to the extent that it does not affect the peripheral environment and residents To deal with the issue of odor the following methods can be used catalytic deodorizing system aerobic microorganism treatment microorganism deodorizing method using specified bacteria dilution duct emission adsorption electric discharge deodorization 8 Safety The system shall be designed with a safety structure conforming to the electric equipment safety law and appropriate warning notes and precautions shall be labeled on the system or provided in the User s Manual to ensure safe use of the product Equivalent to J EMA Anzen Hyoji J issi Yoryosho guidelines on safety signs and indications Types Contents and Processing methods of F oods Used for Standard Test Organic Wastes Actual organic waste ratio Waste Composition weight ratio Method of cutting Cut into pieces of less than 10 mm Cabbage 25 in width including center Vegetable Cut into quarters and then into skin scrap Potato 5 small pieces of 5 mm with skin k center Cut into halves and then into small gt leftover Onion 5 pieces of 5 mm including skin Cut into quarters and then into Radish 5_ small pieces of 5mm 12 13 Fruit Skin center Apple 15 Cut into eight pieces vertically including center Orange or tangerine 15 Cut into eight pieces vertically with skin
10. rganic waste composition size and freshness In actual use as the organic waste can be filled into the system over a long period of time until the time of replacement of the base material the length of the treatment time is insignificant Consequently the treatment time for standard test organic wastes is merely a reference for processing speed and should be treated carefully If the length of the treatment time is at issue in the biological system the type composition size and freshness of the organic waste shall be clearly indicated for instance Treatment time of boiled cabbage center measuring 3 cm in size is three days From these reasons it is appropriate to indicate the processing speed per time for the dry type and the standard processing quantity per day for the biological type 11 13 6 Noise 1 Noise generated during the operation of the composting system 2 Measuring conditions are based on characteristics A of J IS Z 8731 noise level measuring method 3 Supposing the system is operated in the standard state noise levels are measured 1 m away from the system at the front right and left sides and the average value is calculated The height is the center of the system 4 Noise is measured for every operation when it changes due to operating states such as stirring and ventilation It is measured for every frequency when it changes due to power frequency and the maximum value is indicated 7 Measures taken
11. s located a certificate issued by the representative of the business of manufacturing the applied product or the manager of the relevant plant entry or attachment of the list of names of the Environmental Laws etc must be submitted In addition it is necessary to report whether there is any violation during the last five years including a violation subject to administrative punishment or administrative guidance and if there is the following documents in a and b must be submitted a With respect to the fact of violation guidance documents from administrative agencies including order of correction and warning and copies of written answers including those reporting causes and results of correction to such documents making a series of progress clear b Following materials copies of recording documents and so on concerning the management system for compliance with the Environmental Laws etc in 1 5 1 List of the Environmental Laws etc related to the area where the plant is located 4 13 result of checking of the state of compliance including the result of onsite inspection Certification Procedure Raw materials of the base material shall be specified in the Attached Certificates 4 2 Quality Criteria and Certification Procedure 10 Product quality shall conform to any criteria prescribed per purpose Quality control should also be implemented adequatel
12. shall provide the following information for the compost container to achieve sufficient performance 1 Assembly Drawings shall be used to describe how containers are assembled 2 Purpose of use The type of container for example outdoor or indoor volume of treatment designed for how many families and days shall be specified 3 What can be put in what cannot be put in Samples of organic waste are listed on the container 4 Reduction process The reduction process shall be indicated in the User s Manual The following information shall be included Description of regulations ordinances and laws on the volume reduction of organic wastes General principles on volume reduction Site suitable for installing containers or systems in terms of hygiene Start of volume reduction Addition of organic wastes and base material Stirring Temperature range and humidity suitable for volume reduction decomposing speeds in summer and winter Average number of days for normal volume reduction Appraisal on whether volume reduction is achieved or not Total weight of container Height when container cover is moved include this item only for containers with removable covers What actions should be taken when volume reduction activity drops 7 13 General troubleshooting Prevention of sanitary insects flies horseflies Ptecticus tenebrifer drosophilae etc rats Odor of dispos
13. terials Used for the purpose of maintaining aerobic decomposition conditions 4 Certification Criteria and Certification Procedure 4 1 Environmental Criteria and Certification Procedure 1 Halogen resin and halogen plastic additives shall not be used for compost containers 2 13 Certification Procedure The applicant shall submit the Attached Certificates clearly stating whaler polymers containing halogen and organic halogen composites are contained 2 The content and elution of heavy metals in plastic color agents shall conform to the Color Material Criteria of the Hygiene Council of Polyolefin etc Certification Procedure _ Whether the plastic and color agents are used is stated in the Attached Certificates If the plastic color agents are used the respective Attached Certifi cates shall be submitted to show conformance to the this item 3 Preservatives used in wooden containers shall have been certified by the apan Wood Preserving Association However chemicals containing chromium arsenic and pyrethroid agents shall not be used Certification Procedure 00 The reasons for conformity to this criteria item shall be described specifically in the Attached Certificates If antiseptic agents are used a copy of certificate issued by the J apan Wood Preserving Association shall be submitted 5 Compost containers should be collected by the manufacturer after use upon request by the user C
14. tions The test conditions are as follows the same for all items Temperature 20 2 C Humidity 60 100 Voltage 100V or 200V based on rated voltage Frequency 500 609 0 Applicable wastes Standard test organic wastes of the standard quantity are filled into the system In addition 700 grams average weight of organic wastes per day for a family of four can be measured separately for reference Note that standard quantity is the rated weight g or kg of organic wastes that can be treated smoothly every day in the standard operating conditions of the system for the designated nominal term For the biological system using aerobic fermentation can be treated smoothly requires the condition that the moisture content of the base material should be below 75 to control the anaerobic fermentation state that occurs in high moisture levels When the 9 13 high moisture level continues the aerobic fermentation state usually shifts to anaerobic fermentation state and the emission from the base material changes from the normal ammonia gas to malodorous acetic gas For the dry type the rated quantity of organic wastes shall be filled in the system to ensure sufficient dryness Replacement of base material Criteria for replacement of base materials of the biological type depend on the manufacturers decision 3 Power load and power consumption 3 1 Power load The maximum power load is the watt measured in operating conditions with
15. y at the manufacturing stage Certification Procedure 0 a certificate indicating conformity to the corresponding quality criteria shall be submitted At the same time a certificate issued by the manager of the plant manufacturing the product stating that quality control is being implemented adequately and no laws have been violated in the manufacturing stage shall be submitted 5 Product Classification Indication and Others Omitted December 18 2002 Established Dec 26 2003 Revised Eco Mark Usage February 12 2004 Revised addition of criteria regarding to flame retardants J uly 1 2004 Revised indication below Eco Mark Version1 1 November 1 2004 Revised August 3 2006 Revised October 19 2006 Revised Version1 2 October 5 2007 Revised August 21 2008 Revised Version1 3 5 13 March 1 2011 Revised Version1 4 J uly 13 2012 Revised Version1 5 March 31 2016 Expiration date The Certification Criteria for the Product Category will be revised when necessary 6 13 Attachment 1 Particulars Required in User s Manual on Compost Containers O The following shall be taken into consideration when writing descriptions in the User s Manual Disposed wastes that have been reduced in volume hereafter referred to as disposed wastes can serve as the raw material of compost instead of compost itself Each user should be individually responsible for the disposal of wastes O The User s Manual
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