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  • What is SynCoal™?

    SynCoal™ is ARC’s branded carbon-rich solid fuel / industrial reductant made from waste plastics and residual organic material recovered from mixed solid waste streams. Syncoal™ is positioned as a commercially and environmentally viable alternative to natural coal and blended metallurgical (coking) coke.

  • Due to SynCoals high carbon and calorific value, it is expremely versatile to be added across a multitude of industries.

    • Integrated steel & foundries (blast furnace PCI, sinter, coke-blend, cupola): cleaner carbon input; low S/P helps steel quality.

    • Direct-reduced iron (coal-based DRI/rotary kiln): consistent CV and low ash improve kiln stability.

    • Ferroalloys (FeMn, SiMn, Cr, Ni alloys): high fixed carbon, low impurities reduce slag volume and energy use.

    • Silicon & ferrosilicon smelting: ultra-low ash/P/S critical for product purity.

    • Non-ferrous smelting (Cu, Pb, Zn, Ni): reductant in roasting/smelting with fewer contaminants.
      Ilmenite/TiO₂ & Ti slag/pig iron: reliable carbothermal reduction with low sulphur carryover.

    • Cement & lime kilns: high CV fuel with markedly lower SOx/NOx precursors.

    • Brick, tile & ceramics: cleaner combustion for colour/quality control.

    • Glass & mineral wool: heat source with reduced sulphur inputs.

    • Chemicals (carbothermal steps): calcium carbide, carbon disulphide, TiCl₄ routes—needs high-purity reducing agent.

    • Activated carbon & carbon materials: precursor/carbon source with tight impurity specs.

    • Industrial boilers/CHP (food, paper, agro-processing): drop-in high-CV, low-ash fuel.

    • Contains High Calorific Value (>6,000 kCal/kg)

    • High Total Carbon Content (>70% C)

    • Low Moisture (<0.5%)·

    • Low Ash (<4%)

    • Low Sulphur (<0.01%)

    • Low Nitrogen (<0.05%)

    • Hydrogen (>11%)

    • Phosphorous (<0.01%)

  • What is ARCSoil?

    ARCSoil is entirely made of Insect Frass (i.e. Manure). ARCSoil is produced from the accelerated digestion and decomposition of organic matter by the Black Soldier Fly Larvae. Which can go on to be utilised as a micronutrient, ammonia rich fertiliser.

  • A unique feature of this fertiliser is its high chitin content. A biopolymer found in the exoskeleton of the Larvae, which is a natural biostimulant increasing plant health and growth.

    Once Chitin is present in the soil it acts as a ‘danger signal’ for surrounding plant life. The plant recognising the material and prepares for an attack, responding with:

    • Accelerated growth creating thicker cell walls

    • Producing antifungal and antimicrobial enzymes

    Leaving you with stronger and healthier plants already prepared for what the world may throw at them.

  • • Nitrogen(N) 6.4%

    • Phosphorus(P) 1.6%

    • Potassium(K) 0.7

    • Carbon(C) 27.1%

    • Magnesium(Mg) 8.9%

    • Calcium(Ca) 4.5%

    • pH 7.7

  • Why insect based protein?

    Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) derived insect protein is a great alternative which is rich in protein, essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals. As well as being a highly sustainable feed source requiring significantly less resources such as land and water to produce compared to other sources such as fish and soy meal.

  • Many animals  respond well to insect-based diets because it’s closer to their natural feeding ecology.

    Aquaculture

    • Can maintain or improve growth rate and feed conversion when formulated correctly

    • Supports gut health and robustness (lauric acid + chitin)

    • May support resilience during stress/high-density production

    Pets (dogs/cats)

    • Novel protein option that may suit some animals with common-protein sensitivities (not universally hypoallergenic)

    • High protein density (especially defatted meal)

    • Supports gut function/overall condition via balanced nutrition

    Poultry – Broilers

    • Supports steady growth, feed efficiency, and flock uniformity with AA-balanced diets

    • Gut resilience support from functional components (chitin) and fat profile

    Poultry – Layers

    • Supports egg production and egg mass when protein and amino acids are balanced

    • Helps maintain performance and egg quality during stress via digestive support

    Swine

    • Useful in weaner diets to support growth and gut resilience post-weaning

    • High-quality protein ingredient; manage fibre/chitin and balance amino acids


    • Protein (Dumas)37.0g/100 g

    • Total fat26.7g/100 g

    • Moisture6.0g/100 g

    • Ash8.7g/100 g

    • Carbohydrates14.5g/100 g

    • Total dietary fibre7.1g/100 g

    • Total sugars0.7g/100 g

    • Energy1920kJ/100 g

    • Salt (NaCl)0.1g/100 g

    • Sodium130mg/100 g

  • ILysine: 24,000 mg/kg (~2.40%)

    • Methionine: 5,900 mg/kg (~0.59%)

    • Leucine: 26,000 mg/kg (~2.60%)

    • Isoleucine: 14,000 mg/kg (~1.40%)

    • Valine: 19,000 mg/kg (~1.90%)

    • Threonine: 15,000 mg/kg (~1.50%)

    • Phenylalanine: 16,000 mg/kg

    • Histidine: 9,600 mg/kg

    Other notable AAs

    • Arginine: 22,000 mg/kg (~2.20%)

    • Glutamic acid + Glutamine: 46,000 mg/kg (~4.60%)

    • Aspartic acid + Asparagine: 38,000 mg/kg

    • Taurine: 1,900 mg/kg (~0.19%)tem description

  • What are Superworms?

    Superworms upcycle certain organic side-streams, like spent grains, fruit/veg scraps, and other low-value food residues into higher-value outputs such as insect biomass (protein and lipids) and frass (a nutrient-rich soil amendment). The focus is on optimising conversion efficiency, while also managing consistency of the resulting products so the process can scale reliably and safely.

  • What really makes superworms unique to other insects/organisms is it’s ability to be able to eat polystyrene (including EPS “Styrofoam”) and biologically break it down.

    This is largely due to help from certain gut bacteria and enzymes which are naturally present in their stomach, rather than the larvae doing all the chemistry themselves.

    • Moisture: 12.3 g/100 g Dried

    • Protein (Dumas): 45.0 g/100 g

    • Total fat: 27.9 g/100 g

    • Ash: 5.5 g/100 g

    • Carbohydrates: 7.1 g/100 g; Total sugars: 0.4 g/100 g

    • Dietary fibre: 2.2 g/100 g

    • Energy: 1936 kJ/100 g

    • Sodium: 130 mg/100 g

  • What are Woodies?

    Woodies are large cockroaches which feed mostly on rotting wood and leaf litter. Unlike household pest roaches, they’re generally slow-moving and non-invasive. In insect-rearing and waste-diversion contexts, woodies are interesting because they can help break down woody, lignocellulosic material and convert it into insect biomass and frass, although their growth is typically slower than “fast-cycle” species like black soldier flies.

  • Woodies although related to an common insect hated by most is are interesting from a waste conversion perspective. Offering a avenues for wood based waste streams.

    Additionally production of the Woodies are low maintenance compared to other species able to sustain themselves efficiently based on environment.

    • Crude Protein: 55-65% per 100g

    • Crude Fat: 20-30% per 100g

    • Crude Fibre: 5-10% per 100g

    • Energy Approx: 2500kj per 100g

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  • What is Insect Feed?

    Insect feed is the nutrient-rich feedstock used to rear insects, made from organic by-products such as food processing residuals and plant-based materials. It provides the protein, energy, moisture, and minerals needed for rapid larval growth, and strongly influences insect yield, health, and the final composition of insect protein and oil.

  • “Starter” vs “finisher” insect rations (phase feeding)

    • Starter pellet: higher digestible protein focus.

    • Finisher pellet: maintain energy density for weight gain/harvest timing.

    Breeder / reproduction support diets (species-dependent)

    • Use: supplement for adult breeding stock.

    • Why: fat and energy can support reproductive output, but micronutrients often need attention.

    High-throughput automated facilities

    • Use: compatible with hoppers, augers, dosing systems, and predictable consumption.

    • Why pellets: better flowability, less segregation than mixed meals, easier inventory control.

    Small-scale / decentralized insect farming

    • Use: “ready-to-use” ration for operators without access to steady waste streams.

    • Benefit: stable low moisture (4.8%) → improved shelf-life and transportability.

    Feedstock blending and consistency management

    • Use: pellet acts as a standardised base to blend with wetter inputs (e.g., fresh scraps, brewery waste).

    • Goal: hit target moisture, energy, and protein for consistent growth across batches.

    Biosecurity and hygiene-controlled rearing systems

    • Use: when facilities want to reduce risks vs loose/variable waste streams.

    • Why pellet: easier QA testing (micro, mycotoxins, heavy metals), traceability by batch.

     R&D: optimisation trials for yield and efficiency

    • Controlled trials to tune:

      • insect growth rate and FCR

      • survival and uniformity

      • fat vs protein deposition in larvae

      • frass output and composition

    Circular economy / waste diversion programs

    • Use: converting food waste into a stable, tradable intermediate feedstock for insect producers.

    • Benefit: decouples insect farms from daily variability in collected waste.

    Conditioning feed prior to processing “value targets”

    Adjust insect nutrient profile (e.g., boost larval fat for oil yield, or manage protein for meal), pushing higher energy diets depending on species.

    • Moisture: 4.8%

    • Crude protein (Dumas): 34.6%

    • Total fat: 13.0%

    • Ash: 6.5%

    • Carbohydrates (by difference): 41.1%