Earth Probiotic Recycling Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

What Earth Probiotic Recycling Solutions (Pty) Ltd. does

Earth Probiotic Recycling Solutions (Pty) Ltd. is a Johannesburg-based, privately held South African company founded in 2010 that develops, manufactures (via local partner fabricators), and distributes on-site food waste composting solutions built around proprietary Bokashi anaerobic fermentation technology using indigenous South African micro-organisms. Its core technology is a microbial inoculant ("Earth Bokashi" bran) that pre-composts all food waste streams, including cooked food, meat, seafood, and dairy, in airtight bins within roughly two weeks, eliminating the odour and pest issues of conventional composting. The product range spans consumer-facing Bokashi bins, multi-bin recycling kits, 50L food waste drums, and inoculant refills sold via an e-commerce storefront and a retailer network across South Africa; industrial-scale Earth Cycler in-vessel composting machines (5T and 10T capacity) with HMI control, mobile VNC management, and integrated weight/temperature measurement sold direct to enterprise clients; and the Earth Cube enclosed aerated static flow bin system for lodges, boarding houses, and campuses. The company also operates a subscription-based food waste collection service at R195/month covering roughly 18 Johannesburg suburbs, using 50L drums to transport waste from households to industrial composting infrastructure.

Earth Probiotic monetises across three streams: one-time product sales of Bokashi bins, kits, and consumables; enterprise hardware sales of Earth Cycler and Earth Cube machines under multi-year contracts; and recurring subscription revenue from household collection services in Johannesburg. Its go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce and retail for the household line, direct enterprise field sales for the industrial line, and a subscription collection service as a hybrid recurring-revenue channel. Marketing is content-led, centred on a blog covering food waste management and Western Cape landfill diversion legislation, plus social media, school Eco-Club partnerships, and industry association memberships (ORASA, Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa, Event Green Forum, Proudly South African). The customer base spans large enterprises (FNB, Standard Bank, Discovery, Siemens, Oracle, Accenture, PepsiCo at three sites, Heineken, Philip Morris, P&G), shopping malls (Mall of Africa, Menlyn Mall, Northgate Mall, Dainfern Square, Cradeltone Mall), hospitality and tourism operators (Kievits Kroon, Pridwin, St Mary's), industrial sites (Kusile Power Station), waste management firms (Interwaste, Smart Waste, mpact recycling), facilities managers (Sodexo, Tsebo, empact), and educational institutions (Kingsmead College, UNISA, St Alban's, The Northcliff, The Ridge School). Operations extend across the SADC region (South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique), with the company structured as a 5-employee private limited company.

Name

Earth Probiotic Recycling Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

Legal name

Earth Probiotic Recycling Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

Website

https://earthprobiotic.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

South African Bokashi fermentation company providing on-site food waste composting products and industrial in-vessel composting machines for households, hospitality, malls, corporates, and industrial clients across the SADC region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Waste Composting Equipment

NAICS

Compost Manufacturing (325315), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Organics & Composting Programs (Food Waste, Green Waste) (BPABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compost & Compost Blends (AFABADAE), Digestate & Compost Product Processing, Marketing & Distribution (Soil Amendments, Mulch) (EUAIAEAE), Organic & Bio-based Fertilizers (Manure/Compost/Biochar) (IMAEAEAF)

Keywords

• Food waste composting
• Bokashi fermentation systems
• In-vessel composting machines
• Organic waste recycling
• Industrial composting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Bokashi Bins, Bran, Kits): One-time sale of Bokashi bins, bran, starter kits, and accessories to households, businesses, and institutions via e-commerce and retail partners. Products include the Earth Bokashi Starter Kit (R250), Earth Bokashi Bin (R197), 4KG Earth Bokashi Recycling Kit (R610), 3 Bin 4kg Earth Bokashi Recycling Kit (R770), Earth Bokashi 0.7kg Caddy (R90), DIY Bokashi Bin Strainer (R70), 50L Food Waste Drum (R470), Red Wriggler Composting Worms (R350), Drains and Septic Tank Treatment (R110), 25L Earth Bokashi Bin Lid (R9), Earth Bokashi (2kg R160, 4kg R295, 8kg R540), 52 Easy Things Book (R52).
2. Food Waste Collection Service (Subscription): Monthly food waste collection subscription at R195/month covering specific Johannesburg suburbs including Moodie Hill, Morningside Extension 40, Duxberry, Riverclub, Parkmore, Sunninghill, Fairlands, Killarney/Riviera, Parkhurst/Parkview, Parktown, Boskruin, Floracliffe, Randpark Ridge, Linksfield, Lonehill, Sandton, Honeydew/Northriding, Constantia Kloof, Midrand. Provides recurring monthly revenue.
3. Industrial Composting Equipment Sales (Earth Cycler / Earth Cube): Sale of industrial in-vessel composting machines to large-volume organic waste generators such as shopping malls, corporate offices, and industrial sites. Earth Cycler 5T and 10T machines and Earth Cube systems are sold directly to enterprise clients. Installed at locations including FNB, Standard Bank, Discovery, Dainfern Square, Northgate Mall, Mall of Africa, Menlyn Mall, Cradeltone Mall, Kusile Power Station.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Earth Probiotic develops and manufactures on-site food waste composting solutions based on proprietary Bokashi fermentation technology using indigenous South African micro-organisms. Its portfolio spans household Bokashi bins and starter kits, commercial 50L fermentation drums, and industrial in-vessel composting machines (Earth Cycler 5T/10T and Earth Cube), supported by a subscription food-waste collection service in Johannesburg suburbs.

Product overview

Earth Probiotic Recycling Solutions offers a portfolio of Bokashi-based food waste composting products and industrial-scale in-vessel composting machines for on-site organic waste management. The product range spans from consumer-facing household composting kits (Earth Bokashi Starter Kit, 25L Bin, multi-bin Recycling Kits) to commercial and industrial solutions (50L drums, 5T and 10T Earth Cyclers, Earth Cube machines). Supporting products include Bokashi bran inoculant in various volumes, composting accessories (strainers, lids), red wriggler worms for vermicomposting, drain treatments, and the Food Waste Collection Service for Johannesburg-area households. The core technology uses proprietary Bokashi fermentation (anaerobic pre-composting with indigenous South African microorganisms) to process all food waste including cooked food, meat, and dairy—unlike traditional composting. Industrial Earth Cycler machines add measurement dashboards and mobile management capabilities for enterprise-scale waste tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Earth Cycler: In-vessel composting machine available in 5T and 10T models for processing food waste at commercial scale
• Earth Cube
• Earth Bokashi
• Bokashi

Quantifiable outcome

• 617kg CO2e saved per tonne of food waste composted vs. landfilled (DEFRA conversion factor)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ORASA (Organics Recycling Association of South Africa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarth Probiotic is a member of ORASA, which helps champion the recycling of all organics through different mechanisms in South Africa. This membership positions the company within the broader organics recycling industry network and aligns it with national waste management standards and advocacy efforts.
• Institute of Waste Management of Southern AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarth Probiotic is a member of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa, demonstrating commitment to upholding high waste management standards and compliance with current legislation. The membership supports the company's positioning as a professional, standards-compliant organic waste solutions provider.
• Event Green ForumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAs a member of the Event Green Forum, Earth Probiotic participates in efforts to transform the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, events) industry toward environmental sustainability. This membership provides marketing and lead generation opportunities within the hospitality and events sector.
• Life Green GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Green Group landscaping team works with schools (e.g., The Ridge School in Johannesburg) to manage food waste and compost heaps directly on site, using Bokashi and drums supplied by Earth Probiotic. The compost produced is used to enrich the school's gardens and sports fields. This partnership provides a closed-loop model for school food waste management.
• Waterfall City / IVC (Industrial Composting)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarth Probiotic's industrial composting machines have been installed at Waterfall City's IVC (Industrial Validation Centre). The IVC processes food waste from residents, businesses, and the Mall of Africa. This partnership enables large-scale organics processing within a mixed-use urban development.
• South African Partner FabricatorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEarth Probiotic outsources manufacturing to partner fabricators in South Africa. Combined with the Proudly South African certification, this supports local economic development, job creation, and reduces the carbon footprint associated with transport and distribution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• WASE: WASE is a UK-based food waste technology company providing on-site anaerobic digestion systems for commercial kitchens and food service. Compares to Earth Probiotic's enterprise offerings as a newer entrant in the on-site food waste processing category with overlapping customer targets in hospitality and foodservice.
• CleanRobotics: CleanRobotics produces the ORCA, an AI-driven food waste digester that sorts and dehydrates food waste in commercial settings. A direct competitor to Earth Probiotic's enterprise machines, particularly in malls, corporate canteens, and hospitality, though with a more digital/AI emphasis versus Earth Probiotic's composting approach.

Direct peers

• Bokashi Living: Bokashi Living is a New Zealand-based company selling household Bokashi fermentation bins and bran, the closest direct competitor to Earth Probiotic's consumer Bokashi product line (Earth Bokashi Starter Kit, 25L Bin, Recycling Kits, bran volumes). Both sell into household customers via e-commerce and target the same use case of fermenting all food waste including meat and dairy.
• Tidy Planet: Tidy Planet is a UK-based manufacturer of industrial composting and food waste processing equipment, including in-vessel and aerobic systems. Directly comparable to Earth Probiotic's industrial Earth Cycler range serving large organic waste generators with similar technology and customer verticals (hospitality, retail, institutions).
• Power Knot: Power Knot manufactures industrial food waste digesters (the LFC biodigester) used in commercial kitchens, hospitality, and corporate facilities. Comparable to Earth Probiotic's Earth Cycler industrial machines with the same enterprise target customers and on-site processing value proposition.
• ECUBE Labs: ECUBE Labs (Korea) designs and manufactures industrial food waste dehydrator/recycling machines used in commercial kitchens, malls, and food courts globally. Directly comparable to Earth Probiotic's Earth Cycler 5T/10T and Earth Cube in-vessel machines serving the same enterprise waste-generator segments.
• BioHiTech Global: BioHiTech Global (US) provides on-site food waste digestion and data analytics solutions for supermarkets, hospitality, and institutional clients. Highly comparable to Earth Probiotic's industrial equipment-plus-dashboard model, with overlapping enterprise verticals (grocery, hospitality, corporate).
• BiobiN: BiobiN is a New Zealand/Australian provider of household and commercial Bokashi food waste recycling systems. Directly competes with Earth Probiotic's Earth Bokashi bin, starter kits, and Bokashi bran product range across both household and small commercial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/earthprobiotic
• Facebookfacebook.com/earthprobiotic
• Pinterestza.pinterest.com/earthprobiotic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/earth-probiotic

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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