Huum Bioreclamation

30/06/2024

A great write up from about some of the industry-changing (and planet-changing) Research & Development work we have been quietly getting up to this last year. Thanks Serina Bird for the interview!

While many things can be composted, some things are difficult - either ethically or because it’s unsafe. ICON grant winner Huum is creating a digital and scientific platform to find solutions to complex composting problems - including composting animals and one day even humans.

24/05/2024

"Thermophilic bacteria offer a promising avenue for addressing the limitations of traditional waste management methods, thanks to their unique ability to thrive in extreme temperatures and produce thermostable enzymes."



https://www.huumbio.com.au/articles/harnessing-australias-biodiversity-huums-exploration-of-thermophilic-ba

14/05/2024

A wonderful evening with Luke Hamilton chatting Circularity and the joys of composting with Costa Georgiadis Official at a recent Bega Circularity event.

13/05/2024

Huum co-founder Luke Hamilton was invited to share some of his journey over the past 5 years about how Huum came to be and what we can all do to contribute to Circularity in our communities. Thanks to Grow the Future and Eat Dirt Permaculture for including us. It was wonderful to be able to show Costa some of what we've been up to.

03/05/2024

"By prioritising the needs of marginalised communities and working collaboratively to develop community-driven solutions, we can create a more equitable and sustainable urban composting system that benefits all residents."

https://www.huumbio.com.au/articles/composting-for-justice-confronting-inequity-in-urban-waste-management

24/04/2024

"By harnessing the power of microbial communities to drive sustainable solutions, we have the opportunity to deliver a wide range of environmental benefits, from carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas reduction to bioremediation and ecosystem restoration."

This is an in-depth article. You can find an easier to consume LinkedIn article here.

21/04/2024

"The loss of SIC due to soil acidification, climate change, and land-use changes can have detrimental effects on soil health, ecosystem functioning, and the ability of soils to store and cycle carbon and nutrients."



https://www.huumbio.com.au/articles/exploring-the-dynamics-of-soil-inorganic-carbon-implications-for-soil-hea

19/04/2024

"Failing to distinguish between storage and sequestration can lead to an overestimation of the climate change mitigation potential of soil carbon management practices."

Introduction A recent study by Baveye et al. (2023) published in the European Journal of Soil Science has shed new light on a fundamental misunderstanding in the soil science literature – the conflation of soil carbon storage and sequestration. The researchers argue that these two processes, often

15/04/2024

"A recent study by Baveye et al. (2023) published in the European Journal of Soil Science has shed new light on a fundamental misunderstanding in the soil science literature – the conflation of soil carbon storage and sequestration. The researchers argue that these two processes, often used interchangeably, are in fact distinct both quantitatively and qualitatively. This finding has significant implications for our understanding of soil carbon dynamics and the effectiveness of soil-based strategies for climate change mitigation."

Introduction A recent study by Baveye et al. (2023) published in the European Journal of Soil Science has shed new light on a fundamental misunderstanding in the soil science literature – the conflation of soil carbon storage and sequestration. The researchers argue that these two processes, often

13/04/2024

"Traditionally, the 30:1 C:N ratio has been regarded as the gold standard for composting, as it is believed to provide an ideal balance of nutrients for microorganisms to efficiently break down organic matter. However, the Tian et al. (2019) study suggests that this ratio may not be universally optimal, particularly when the goal is to enhance soil carbon sequestration."

This is an in-depth article. A shorter version can be found here. Introduction: A recent study by Tian et al. (2019) has provided intriguing insights into the complex dynamics of soil carbon cycling in tropical forests, revealing findings that challenge the conventional wisdom of the 30:1

10/04/2024

How does the Australian Standard stack up against the international benchmark? This article delves into an Australian Organics Recycling Association - AORA paper on Global Compost Standards and unpacks what this means for the future of our own AS4454.

Introduction Compost quality standards play a critical role in ensuring the safety, effectiveness, and marketability of recycled organic products. In Australia, the voluntary Australian Standard AS4454-2012 has been the benchmark for compost quality for over two decades. However, as the organics

07/04/2024

OPEN DISCUSSION WITH HUUM FOUNDERS:

Huum founders Luke Hamilton and Zachary Sequoia are opening up their virtual fire-side lounge this Autumn for a chat with you - our early NOR supporters!

Many of you have asked how you can get more involved or have offered up your time and expertise. There is certainly a lot to do in order to get this change to be a reality within Australia.

Please let us know using this very short form (link bellow), which days or times might work better for you for a community discussion (on-line) in the coming months.

Feel free to share this form link with anyone who you think may also be interested in joining the discussion.

We'd like to start up some dialogue with our early supporters. Many of you have offered help to see how we all might be able to get legislation change happening faster, or you may just be interested in the technology, whatever your motivation is, we would like to know what times and days might work....