Cleveland mulch fire blamed on spontaneous combustion
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by Ken McEntee
11h ago
A mulch fire this morning at Kurtz Brothers Inc.’s landscape supply center in Valley View, Ohio, outside Cleveland, was blamed on a “spontaneous combustion situation.” Here’s a local report from WEWS-TV, Cleveland.   The post Cleveland mulch fire blamed on spontaneous combustion first appeared on ..read more
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Food waste bill heads to Washington governor
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by Ken McEntee
11h ago
The Washington state legislature this month approved a bill that would divert food waste and other organic material from landfills. HB 2301 has been sent to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature. “HB2301 takes yet another big step forward to get food waste out of the landfill,” said Rep. Beth Doglio (D-Olympia). “Food waste is a major contributor of methane gas—a potent greenhouse gas—when it rots in landfills. “Edible food that often ends up in the landfill should be going to feeding people and the rest to compost and other organic management technologies. Plus, reducing food waste is something p ..read more
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Salish acquires top competitor
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by Ken McEntee
11h ago
Salish Soils, Sechelt, British Columbia said it has acquired Top Quality Topsoil, a Sechelt-based competitor in the landscaping and gardening industry. Salish said the strategic move marks a significant milestone its mission to further expand its reach and enhance its suite of environmentally conscious products and services. The operations will now be centralized at the Salish Soils depot. By acquiring Top Quality Topsoil, Salish Soils not only expands its production capabilities but also strengthens its dedication to sustainability and environmental preservation through innovative waste-to-re ..read more
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Compost increases almond yield
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by Ken McEntee
11h ago
Application of compost to California almond orchards resulted in a strong increase in yield according to research presented at Compost2024—the annual conference of the U.S. Composting Council, held January 27-30, in Daytona Beach. The research was presented by Alexia Cooper, an environmental systems graduate researcher at University of California, Merced. Her current research involves assessing the effects of compost and cover crops in nut orchard systems within California’s Central Valley. Cooper said California produces 13% of the food in the U.S., including 80% of the world’s almonds. She s ..read more
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The manure lobby: farmer fury in Europe
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by Ken McEntee
1M ago
By Paul Schwennesen It started in earnest in Holland last year. Now, thousands of farmers are blocking the streets of Paris, and thousands more are torching tires in Brussels. The movement, which might be fairly termed a popular uprising, has spread across Europe, from the borders of Ukraine to the shores of the Greek Isles. As uprisings go, it’s fairly genteel — the main objective seems to be to generate enough media coverage to get the attention of parliaments. Nevertheless, the angst is real, and stems fundamentally from excessive government meddling. Though there are a variety of complaint ..read more
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Midwest Bio-Systems introduces new Aeromaster turner
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by Ken McEntee
1M ago
Midwest Bio-Systems, Tampico, Illinois, has introduced the Aeromaster PT-170X pull-type compost windrow turner. The company said the reduction in maintenance costs and increased production of the machine will pay for the purchase in five years. The choice of compost turner size is frequently influenced by limited space considerations, as customers aim to meet volume goals within a smaller-than-ideal area for their compost site, Midwest-Biosystems said. Another key determinant in selecting the turner size is the balance between labor constraints and the target of achieving the maximum tons with ..read more
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ChromaScape hosts grand opening
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by Ken McEntee
1M ago
ChromaScape, a specialty colorants and additives supplier for the wood mulch and other industries, this month hosted a plant tour to commemorate the grand opening of its new production facility in Stow, Ohio. The tour, which was held on February 1, showcased ChromaScape’s newest and largest facility to a crowd of the company’s mulch customers. Photo: Rick Downing/Soil & Mulch Producer News “We showed our investment in [research and development] and our commitment to promoting the highest quality standards,” said Ryan Stayanchi, vice president of operations. ChromaScape said it opened the ..read more
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Agromin gets $10 million CalRecycle grant
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by Ken McEntee
2M ago
Agromin, of Oxnard, California, the state’s largest organic waste recycler, said it received a $10 million grant from CalRecycle’s organics grant program to help communities turn more of their food waste and yard waste into compost. The grant funds will help Agromin move forward on expanding its composting facility at Limoneira Ranch in Santa Paula. CalRecycle’s organics grant program is a statewide effort to expand and build new organic recycling facilities, allowing more waste to be recycled instead of ending up in landfills. “We’re currently processing over one million tons of organic waste ..read more
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NYSE withdraws natural asset companies proposal
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by Ken McEntee
2M ago
The New York Stock Exchange this month withdrew its proposed rule change filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to create a new class of publicly traded assets called natural asset companies (NACs). NYSE withdrew its proposed rule on January 17, a week after attorneys general for 25 states filed public comments to SEC opposing the proposed rule. “I ardently commend the NYSE for withdrawing this ill-advised and illegal rule change and listening to the concerns of this coalition of 25 attorneys general regarding the dangers of [NACs],” said Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, who co-wro ..read more
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Vermeer introduces LS3600TX low speed shredder
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by Ken McEntee
2M ago
Vermeer Corp., Pella Iowa, unveiled its new LS3600TX low speed shredder. The single-shaft shredder incorporates exclusive innovations that efficiently process contaminated waste streams and help safeguard critical machine components,” Vermeer said. The LS3600TX is specifically designed to excel at processing various materials, including light construction and demolition waste, wood waste with contaminants and municipal solid waste. It is well-suited for waste facilities and land clearing operations, as well as compost, mulch and biofuel producers, Vermeer said. “For 30 years, Vermeer has been ..read more
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