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Equestrian Manure-Bedding Composting Makes Sense

Did you know one horse produces about 31 pounds of manure and over two gallons of urine per day? Manure management on equestrian farms can be a challenge; keeping neighbors...
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California Composting

Salinas Valley, California is one of the largest agricultural regions in the United States, producing 80% of the nation’s salad greens, 48% of broccoli, 30% of spinach, and 28% of...
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Get Free Heat From Compost

In the midst of a global pandemic, everyone is looking for ways to become more self-sufficient and decrease monthly expenses. But what if you could do this by sequestering heat...
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How to Manage Rainfall and Leachate on Compost Piles

Last week I was in North Idaho winterizing soil piles from a foundation excavation for a new house I am building near Coeur d’Alene. It took 4 hours to cover...
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Selecting Equipment for Composting Facilities

Proper equipment selection is crucial to developing a successful composting operation. But don’t go about it blindly. Know what you need and how to get it.  Getting Started  The number...
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Why Choose ASP Over Windrow?

In the US, windrow systems are the most popular form of industrial composting. And it’s no secret why. Windrows have relatively low start-up cost. In fact, for small to moderate...
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Composting Underway in Phoenix

The City of Phoenix’s new composting facility is up and running and successfully producing high-quality compost. The facility was designed by Green Mountain Technologies and a team of architects and...
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City of Phoenix Cuts Ribbon On New Composting Facility

The City of Phoenix celebrated the grand opening of its new compost facility designed by Green Mountain Technologies and Arrington Watkins Architects on April 20th, 2017. Michael Bryan-Brown and Jeff...
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GMT Designs a Large Scale Composting System for Cowlitz Valley Compost

CLIENT CHALLENGE Swanson Bark and Wood Products is a leading manufacturer of bagged mulch products for the landscape industry. They were interested in adding compost to their product line and saw...
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EnviroSmart Compost Facility Upgrade From ASP To TAP

Client Need: EnviroSmart Composting Facility in Delta, BC had been composting for 15 years using ASP and static pile composting systems. They needed to expand their capacity and increase the...
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Equestrian Manure-Bedding Composting Makes Sense

Did you know one horse produces about 31 pounds of manure and over two gallons of urine per day? Manure management on equestrian farms can be a challenge; keeping neighbors...
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California Composting

Salinas Valley, California is one of the largest agricultural regions in the United States, producing 80% of the nation’s salad greens, 48% of broccoli, 30% of spinach, and 28% of...
Featured image for “California Composting”

Get Free Heat From Compost

In the midst of a global pandemic, everyone is looking for ways to become more self-sufficient and decrease monthly expenses. But what if you could do this by sequestering heat...
Featured image for “Get Free Heat From Compost”

How to Manage Rainfall and Leachate on Compost Piles

Last week I was in North Idaho winterizing soil piles from a foundation excavation for a new house I am building near Coeur d’Alene. It took 4 hours to cover...
Featured image for “How to Manage Rainfall and Leachate on Compost Piles”

Selecting Equipment for Composting Facilities

Proper equipment selection is crucial to developing a successful composting operation. But don’t go about it blindly. Know what you need and how to get it.  Getting Started  The number...
Featured image for “Selecting Equipment for Composting Facilities”

Why Choose ASP Over Windrow?

In the US, windrow systems are the most popular form of industrial composting. And it’s no secret why. Windrows have relatively low start-up cost. In fact, for small to moderate...
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Composting Underway in Phoenix

The City of Phoenix’s new composting facility is up and running and successfully producing high-quality compost. The facility was designed by Green Mountain Technologies and a team of architects and...
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City of Phoenix Cuts Ribbon On New Composting Facility

The City of Phoenix celebrated the grand opening of its new compost facility designed by Green Mountain Technologies and Arrington Watkins Architects on April 20th, 2017. Michael Bryan-Brown and Jeff...
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GMT Designs a Large Scale Composting System for Cowlitz Valley Compost

CLIENT CHALLENGE Swanson Bark and Wood Products is a leading manufacturer of bagged mulch products for the landscape industry. They were interested in adding compost to their product line and saw...
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EnviroSmart Compost Facility Upgrade From ASP To TAP

Client Need: EnviroSmart Composting Facility in Delta, BC had been composting for 15 years using ASP and static pile composting systems. They needed to expand their capacity and increase the...
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