GreenBox
What is the GreenBox, and how does it work?
The GreenBox is an innovative, energy-efficient solution for processing organic waste. Designed to operate overnight, it works autonomously, ensuring waste is ready for disposal or reuse when the kitchen reopens. By removing water content through a controlled heating process, the machine reduces waste volume by up to 85%, transforming it into a sterile, dry powder that can be used as fertilizer or converted into biogas—all without the need for additives or microorganisms.
Available in multiple sizes, the GreenBox is constructed from stainless steel and features lockable wheels, making it easy to place in kitchens, dishwashing areas, or waste rooms. The intuitive control panel ensures user-friendly operation, while the quiet and odor-free process improves workplace hygiene.
Installation is simple and hassle-free, requiring only a standard power connection and access to a drain or floor drain—no ventilation or water supply lines are needed. By drastically reducing the need for waste collection (up to 90% fewer pickups) and eliminating the need for refrigerated waste storage, the GreenBox helps your business cut operational costs while supporting a more sustainable approach to waste management.
MODELS
For more information on different GreenBox models and their specifications, please visit the dedicated sections
(the model number corresponds to its daily waste processing capacity in kilograms).
COMPETITION
GreenBox is the most efficient and sustainable solution for managing organic waste in marine environments. Unlike refrigerators for organic waste, GreenBox eliminates the need for continuous energy consumption, reducing both operational costs and environmental impact. Compared to marine incinerators, it offers a low-energy alternative without producing harmful emissions. By significantly reducing waste volume—up to 85%—GreenBox optimizes onboard space and enhances sustainability compliance.
With a fast and autonomous process, GreenBox requires minimal intervention, making it easier to implement compared to traditional systems. Unlike macerators, which still require further waste treatment, GreenBox completes the process by converting waste into a stable byproduct, eliminating additional disposal costs. By choosing GreenBox, vessels can achieve greater efficiency, lower costs, and a more eco-friendly waste management system.
Stay Ahead of Marine Compliance with GreenBox
Navigate a zero-discharge future -
Effortlessly.
As maritime regulations evolve toward a zero-discharge future, vessels must adapt quickly to stay compliant. GreenBox is engineered to meet the strict requirements of MARPOL Annex IV and V, as well as the EU Ship Waste Directive, offering a seamless solution for waste management on board.
Whether it's actively treating waste into sterile biomass, minimizing storage needs for port offloading, or ensuring full compliance with no-discharge zones, GreenBox transforms marine waste management into a sustainable and effortless process.
Designed to anticipate global regulatory shifts, GreenBox ensures your vessel operates sustainably and meets even the most stringent marine protection standards, today and tomorrow.
COMPLY WITH MARPOL ANNEX IV:
INSTALL, MANAGE, AND OFFLOAD SEWAGE THE RIGHT WAY
Under the MARPOL Annex IV regulations, vessels are required to have approved Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) or maintain sewage holding tanks to manage their sewage waste.
Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs)
Vessels with a sewage system must install an STP that meets the standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). These plants treat the sewage to meet the prescribed effluent quality standards before being discharged into the sea.
Sewage Holding Tanks
If a vessel cannot install an STP, it must have sewage holding tanks where the sewage is stored until it can be offloaded to an appropriate facility at port.
Untreated Sewage
Discharging untreated sewage is prohibited in many areas, particularly within 3 nautical miles from shore, in special areas (like the Mediterranean, the Baltic Sea, or the Caribbean Sea), and in MPAs (Marine Protected Areas).
Offloading Sewage
If untreated sludge or sewage cannot be treated on board, it must be offloaded at designated port facilities equipped to handle sewage waste.
Vessels are required to manage sewage properly either through onboard treatment (STP) or holding tanks, and they must offload untreated waste in port if necessary.
GreenBox makes compliance effortless, providing an integrated solution that not only meets MARPOL Annex IV requirements but also gives vessel operators a clear operational and environmental advantage.
PROTECT OUR SEAS:
MASTER MARPOL ANNEX V GARBAGE DISPOSAL RULES
In MARPOL Annex V, the discharge of garbage from ships is strictly regulated to protect the marine environment.
Garbage Discharge Beyond 12 NM:
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The discharge of garbage, including food waste, is generally prohibited within 12 nautical miles (NM) from the nearest land.
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Beyond 12 NM, certain types of garbage, including food waste, can be discharged in specific circumstances, but there are restrictions on the types of waste and the method of discharge.
Special Areas:
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For Special Areas defined by the IMO (e.g., the Mediterranean Sea, the Baltic Sea, the North Sea, and the Antarctic), all garbage, including food waste, must be offloaded at port.
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In these areas, discharging any kind of garbage into the sea is prohibited, regardless of distance from land.
Categories of Garbage:
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MARPOL Annex V categorizes garbage into several types, including food waste, plastics, paper, rags, metal, and glass. Some categories have stricter regulations. For instance:
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Plastics are completely prohibited from being discharged into the sea.
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Food waste can be discharged beyond 12 NM, but it must be comminuted or ground if discharged within certain distances from land (for example, between 12 NM and 3 NM from shore).
Key Points:
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Garbage (including food waste) can be discharged beyond 12 NM, but only in compliance with specific requirements (e.g., if the waste is comminuted).
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In Special Areas, all types of garbage must be offloaded at port, and discharging garbage into the sea is prohibited.
With GreenBox, meeting MARPOL Annex V requirements becomes seamless, giving ship operators a smart, compliant, and competitive edge while protecting marine ecosystems.
ACT ON EU DIRECTIVE 2000/59/EC:
DELIVER OR STORE WASTE - NO EXCEPTIONS
EU Waste Management Regulations:
1. Mandatory Waste Delivery or Storage:
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Under EU Directive 2000/59/EC (The Ship Waste Directive), vessels calling at EU ports are required to deliver all waste (including garbage, sewage, and oily waste) to a designated reception facility in the port. Alternatively, they must store the waste on board until they can discharge it at an appropriate facility.
2. Prohibition of Discharge at Sea:
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This effectively prohibits the discharge of waste at sea within EU waters, even beyond 12 nautical miles (NM) from shore.
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Vessels are required to dispose of all types of waste at port or store it until they can offload it at a designated port facility. This includes garbage, sewage, oily waste, and other types of waste.
3. Exceptions:
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There are some exceptions for certain types of waste that might be allowed to be discharged at sea under MARPOL regulations (for example, food waste beyond 12 NM), but the EU regulations require that even these wastes be delivered to port facilities or stored on board when a vessel is in EU waters
4. Compliance:
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Port authorities in the EU monitor compliance with these requirements and vessels may face fines or penalties if they fail to comply with waste delivery or storage regulations.
Key Points:
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Vessels calling at EU ports must either deliver waste to a port reception facility or store it on board until they can do so.
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Discharge of waste at sea (even beyond 12 NM) is effectively prohibited within EU waters for vessels calling at EU ports.
GreenBox simplifies full compliance with EU Directive 2000/59/EC, helping operators avoid costly penalties while optimizing waste management processes and boosting operational efficiency.
