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n a year of on-and-off-again stayat-home orders, businesses forced to shutter and employees having to work from home, it’s little wonder that millions of people have turned to gardening to soothe their psyche. “With many of us spending more time at home, and more time outside, gardening opened the door for positive activities and good feelings in a time where things were looking pretty bleak,” said Kathleen Hennessy in a gardening survey by Axiom Marketing, Gardening in a Covid-19 World. Having a green thumb is widely seen as an antidote for what has been dubbed “coronaphobia” — anxiety and fear about catching the virus. “Not only does working in a garden provide you with a general sense of calm but also has a long term effect on alleviating anxiety, depression and even attention deficit disorders,” noted Psychreg, an online psychology site. “Gardening is a unique activity which offers both the feelings of serenity and productivity in your own backyard.” The emphasis on gardening also provided a bright spot for the mulch and soil industry, which reported an average 25 percent sales increase in 2020 over the previous year, according to a survey of members of the Mulch & Soil Council. In some cases, the sales increase was as high as 40 percent. That sales increase occurred during the early months of the pandemic, which corresponded to the height of the soil and mulch selling season which runs from about March to June and accounts for about 60 percent of overall sales. A normal selling season averages about 5 to 8 percent growth.

By P.J. Heller “We saw a significant increase in sales in 2020 due to the pandemic,” reported Robert LaGasse, executive director of the Mulch & Soil Council. “Most everybody was locked down in their home, particularly early on in the spring when the food supply chain was being interrupted. People hadn’t adjusted to pandemic conditions, so there was a tremendous surge in gardening, particularly vegetable gardening in most states.” Wh i l e s o m e s t at e s, i n c l u d i n g Pennsylvania and Michigan, initially did not include home centers and outdoor garden and nursery facilities in their list of essential businesses that could remain open, that changed by mid-season, LaGasse said. Some people referred to the early planting efforts, assuming they could find seeds which were in short supply in many areas, as “panic gardens.” As the pandemic stretched on, that eventually morphed into what some called “pandemic gardens.” LaGasse said the tremendous increase in sales during the pandemic was similar to what the industry saw after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S., when the public became concerned about disruptions and safety of the food supply chain.

Prior to 9/11, vegetable gardening was just in single digits, about 8 or 9 percent, of household participation. By end of 2004, it had grown to about 62 percent, LaGasse said. “Looking at that model and looking at the current demand, we expect we’re going to see a similar increase,” he said. For 2021, he predicted a 5 percent to 10 percent increase in sales over 2020. Those sales numbers could also continue into 2022, much as the increases did in the years after the 9/11 attacks. “All indications look like it’s going to continue, absent our worst enemy, which is weather which nobody can predict,” he said. Other surveys support LaGasse’s sales predictions. “Our newest survey shows gardeners of all ages will be back digging in the dirt in 2021,” Minneapolis-based Axiom Marketing reported. Axiom said 86 percent of homeowners surveyed in October planned to continue gardening this year, with 47 percent saying they will be planting more and expanding their garden spaces. Another 40 percent said they expected to plant the same amount as

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Axiom surveyed 1,200 people, the vast majority of them — 91 percent — singlefamily homeowners. The survey was almost evenly split between men and women. Half of the respondents described themselves as “casual gardeners” with another 25 percent saying they were experienced gardeners. Another survey by Freedonia Group, an international industrial research firm, predicted that “gardening will likely remain above pre-pandemic levels through 2024 as elevated interest in home food production persists and the uptick in remote working is likely to last to some extent.” Like the Soil & Mulch Council’s findings, the Freedonia survey found “surging gardening activity” during the pandemic. Freedonia did not provide any information about its survey demographics. “Increased gardening activity was largely driven by people finding themselves at home with more free time, with 26 percent

of adult respondents . . . reporting that they started a food garden because of the coronavirus pandemic,” it said. “However,

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many consumers also witnessed supply chain issues over this period, and home growing of food provided a sense of comfort and security. As a result, growth was particularly strong for vegetable gardening.” That largely mirrored a national online consumer survey by Packaged Facts, which found 26 percent of consumers were planting a food garden because of the pandemic. Its survey of 2,000 adults was conducted in November and December. “The 2020 recession and financial difficulties have also led to some people wanting to g row t h e i r ow n food due to worries about the future, food insecurity, and concerns about not being able to go grocery shopping or food shortages,” the survey said. “These gardens are not unlike ‘victory gardens’ planted during World War I and World War II when governments encouraged consumers to grow their own food to supplement rations and boost morale.” GlobalData, a data and analytics company, said gardening in the UK was the second most popular activity during the pandemic lockdown, only behind watching television. Gardening ranked ahead of cooking, reading and exercising. The London-based Financial Times in September wrote that people were turning to gardening during the pandemic for peace of mind. “Sowing a seed or overhauling an overgrown garden was a balm to the pain of lockdown, offering the hope of some food that did not have to come from an overcrowded, understocked supermarket, and the chance to improve and beautify the small pockets of greenery around us,” it said. LaGasse said that while the impetus for gardening during the pandemic may initially have been spurred by concerns about the food supply, other factors entered the mix as the pandemic dragged on and people remained at home. That prompted many people to redo or beautify their landscaping and yards. “As it extended longer, it no longer was just about the food,” he said. “It’s about

activities. It’s about mental health. It’s about something to do, something constructive, getting back to something. There’s something restorative about getting your hands in the dirt.” Others agree. “There is increasing evidence that exposure to plants and green space, and particularly to gardening, is beneficial to mental and physical health…” said Richard Thompson, past president of the Roya l C o l l e g e o f Physicians in London and a member of the Royal Horticulture Society’s Health and Horticulture Forum. “Many studies have shown a number of physical and mental health benefits of food gardening,” noted Packaged Fa c t s. “ G a r d e n i n g h a s therapeutic power for many people to increase health and wellness…” LaGasse added that gardening is attractive to people because it doesn’t require much expertise and it allows them to be creative. “It satisfies the need to work with your hands, to get outside into fresh air and to get some exercise,” he said. Even with Covid-19 vaccines slowly rolling out, people are still likely to be spending more time at home and will continue to garden. “More than 80 percent of those surveyed said they felt successful or very successful in their gardening tasks in 2020,” Hennessy of Axiom Marketing said. “This is great news for the horticulture industry. When homeowners feel successful they buy more plants, are more likely to try new types of gardening and expand their knowledge. These are all signs that 2021 will be another busy year.” LaGasse said he expected a “cautious return” to what people would consider normal post-pandemic. “All the reasons people increased their gardening habits are still there,” he said. “There’s still going to be a lot of people who are spending more time at home and the gardening trend will continue. I’m just waiting for the weather to warm up enough so I can get out and garden again.”

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New Wood Pallet Facility Opens in South Baltimore

altimore, MD – Greenway Products & Services LLC announced opening of a new pallet production facility in the Baltimore area which will serve the emerging network of warehouses that support online shopping deliveries in the Mid-Atlantic region, according to a Baltimore Sun article. Baltimore is strategically located within an overnight drive of one-third of the U.S. population, making it an excellent location for companies with customers in the region, a company spokesperson stated. In addition to pallet manufacturing – over 20,000 pallets per week is the estimated output— the facility will recycle wood and provide logistics, sorting and packaging services. Greenway, well known for its custom pallet services, operates pallet manufacturing and recycling facilities in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. According to the company owner, the new Baltimore facility includes two lines – a direct line for pallet repair and assembly, and a recovery line to preserve sturdy and reliable components from recycled pallets. The site is equipped with trailers and tractors for pallet pickups and deliveries. The company expects to hire about 50 employees at the Baltimore plant under a

Maryland job creation tax credit program. Since the 1970s, pallet making has grown to become a large and somewhat diverse industry in the U.S. To understand environmental sustainability aspects, the U.S. Forest Service assessed cradle-to-gate life cycle of wooden pallet production in the United States. According to the paper posted on January 31, 2021, raw material and manufacturing areas had the highest values for most of the impact categories. Manufacturing showed an approximate 35% contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, followed by raw material supply with about 34% contribution. Most GHG emissions came from the sawing and kiln-drying processes for production of the lumber used to make pallet parts. The highest global warming impact came from the assembly process (specifically, the fasteners), followed by the wood preparation and board shaping processes. Nonrenewable fossil fuels comprised almost 52% of total primary energy consumption in pallet manufacture. Wooden pallets showed notable GHG benefits when potential environmental benefits were considered, such as when wood coproducts and waste wood generated at the end-of-life stage were used as an energy source to replace natural gas at boilers.

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High-Production Sawmill Opens to Process 4FRI Wood

ellemont, AZ – NewLife Forest Products has acquired a 425,000-square-foot plant and 35 acres of land near Flagstaff, Arizona to house high-production sawmill operations, according to a Woodworking Network article. The company plans to hire 200 employees at the plant to produce 120 million board feet of lumber per year, as well as engineered wood products. The new facility will include a sawmill, planer mill, kilns, and multiple timber processing lines. A rail spur will help move products. The operation will also thin the fire-ravaged forests of Arizona, which the company says are upwards of 20 times more overgrown than normal. NewLife also specializes in producing ponderosa pine, from which it makes landscape bark, horse bedding, woodchips, and soils. The U.S. Forest Service is collaborating with NewLife in the effort as part of the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI). According to its website, NewLife, the operating entity for Good Earth Power AZ, has invested millions of dollars to retool the existing plant to process the mixed inventory of diameter trees and log sizes. Created upon passage of the 2018 Omnibus Bill, 4FRI spans 2.4-millionacres on the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab and Tonto national forests. The 4FRI is 20-year program is aimed at restoring northern Arizona’s ponderosa pine forests, sustaining watershed health, improving wildlife habitat, conserving biodiversity, and protecting old-growth. In addition, the initiative is designed to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildland fire and promote the reintroduction of natural fire, as well as to restore natural forest structure and function so that forests are more resilient to climate change. Stakeholders include individuals and groups, including members of local, county, and state governments, environmental groups, organizations, institutions, and industry representatives.

Successful Minnesota Composter Does Big Business, Boosts City Revenue

utchinson, MN – Since 2009, CreekSide Soils, the city of Hutchinson’s compost service, has contributed $1.13 million to the city coffers, reports CrowRiverMedia.com. The composting and organics enterprise fund markets its gardening products in Minnesota and 12 other states while also providing horticulture materials and aggregates to city departments. In 2020, CreekSide took in 13,950 tons of yard and wood waste and sold 1.64 million bags of compost mixture and mulches. About 36% of the organic material used in making the products comes from Hutchinson, 21% from other cities in the county, 36% from St. Cloud and 7% from Willmar. The service generates enough revenue to fund a dropoff site for logs, brush, yard waste, clean concrete, and blacktop at no charge to residents. Higher earnings have helped offset capital outlay spending needs at CreekSide and even allowed for a $110,000 contribution to the city budget as well as $55,000 to the tree disease/infestation fund. Since 2010, $605,000 has been transferred to the tree fund.

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US Composting Council Announces 2021 Board of Directors Election Results

aleigh, NC – The US Composting Council recently announced the results of its annual Board of Directors election. Four new board members and new officers started their terms in January. Newly elected as President is Brian Fleury, WeCare Denali, who has served on the board for eight years. Incoming vice president will be Pierce Louis, of Dirt Hugger; Treasurer will be Russell Faldik of New Earth; and Secretary will be Jennifer Trent, of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center. Elected as new members to the board are: • Ryan Cooper, Rubicon Global; • Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli, Common Ground Compost; • Samantha Fleischner, Pierce County, WA/Waste Connections; • Melissa Tashjian, Compost Crusader • Board member Tim Goodman, Natureworks, was re‑elected to another term. The new board members join the executive committee and board members Jeff Dannis, Howard County (MD) Department of Public Works; Bob Schanz, Barnes Nursery; Eileen Banyra, Community Compost Company; Joseph DiNorscia, Laurel Valley Soils, and Bob Yost, A1 Organics.

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untington, WV – A new commercial facility at Marshall University in West Virginia will soon be producing composting using anaerobic digestion, making it the second‑largest university compost facility in the eastern United States, reports WVME television news. The facility and its digester were designed and will be operated by Marshall University’s Sustainability Department. School sustainability department officials say the facility has the capacity to compost eight tons of organic waste per day, turning food waste, lawn waste, white office paper and cardboard into a soil amendment branded as Herd Dirt, which will be available for sale to the public as early as April. The facility’s digester will hold up to eight cubic yards of waste at a time. The compost will be finished in a 5’ x 40’ worm bin, which will hold 50,000 red wiggler worms. Compost produced by the worms will be harvested twice a week and will be the finished product that will be used on the school’s Huntington campus and sold to the public. Students will be able to use the facility as a laboratory for the new specialty agriculture program that is housed in the Marshall University College of Science. A community outreach component of the operation adds other benefits. Through the Gro Marshall addiction recovery program that requires in-service hours at the compost facility and gardens, participants will be able to learn emotional intelligence, financial and life skills training, and job readiness. Upon completion of the program, Gro Marshall participants may choose to be certified as master gardeners or certified compost technologists, leading to longterm employment opportunities. The compost facility was made possible, in part, through a charitable gift by local McDonalds franchise owner.

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NEWS 2021 BUYERS’Directory GUIDE CATEGORY LISTINGS Bagging & Packaging (Plastic Films & Bags)

ECOSAFE® Zero Waste Inc Salerno Packaging, Inc SPR Packaging The Bulk Bag CompanyTM Trinity Packaging Corp

Bagging & Palletizing (Equipment Systems)

Amadas Industries Johnson & Sons Mfg, Inc Kuhn North America Lachenmeier Mollers North America Nova Automation nVEnia Premier Tech Rethceif Packaging Rotochopper, Inc SPR Packaging

Broadcast (Lawn) Spreaders Earth & Turf Products LLC Ecolawn Applicator

Coding & Marking Equipment REA JET

Coloring Systems & Colorants

AgriCoatings / Div of American Colors Inc Amerimulch Bandit Industries BASF Corp / Biodegradables Britton Industries CMC Mulch Colorants Colorbiotics Faltech Industries, Inc Florida Coastal Colors Milagro Rubber Inc Nature’s Reflections Prism Corporation Rotochopper, Inc T.H. Glennon Company, Inc

Equipment Distributors (New & Used)

Compost Covers & Erosion Control Products

Compost Mixers & Spreaders

Kuhn North America, Inc Patz Corporation

Compost Turners Aggero, LLC ALLU Group, Inc Brown Bear Corporation HCL Machine Works Midwest Bio-Systems Resource Machinery & Engineering Resource Recovery Systems International SCARAB International Vermeer

Fabric Buildings ClearSpan Fabric Structures Guard-All Building Solutions

Tricon Precast Ltd

Conveyors / Conveyors Belts RD OLSON Mfg Inc Resource Machinery & Engineering Sand Science, Inc WCCO Belting

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Sand Science, Inc

BossTek (formally Dust Control Technology) Buffalo Turbine CW Machine Worx Ltd MobyDick

Food Waste Recycling Systems

Concrete Wall Systems (Precast)

Screening Equipment & Plants

U.S. Pride Products

A GrinderCrusherScreen Inc AGGCORP Equipment Systems EarthSaver Equipment, Inc Kimball Equipment Company Maverick Environmental Equipment Peninsula Equipment LLC

CV Compost JRM Chemical Poly-Flex Inc

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Log & Stump Splitters Measuring / Monitoring Systems

Firmatek, LLC REOTEMP Instrument Corp Slootweg Machinefabriek Stockpile Reports

Mulch Blower Trucks

Express Blower, Inc Finn Corporation Peterson Pacific Corp

Payload Weighing & Measuring Systems

Patz Corporation Scott Equipment Co

Loadscan Ltd Sensortechnik Walz Scale

Grinders, Wood Chippers & Shredders

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A GrinderCrusherScreen Inc Badger Shredding Bandit Industries, Inc CBI – A Terex Brand Diamond Z DuraTech Industries Ecoverse Edge Innovate Fecon Inc HogZilla® Grinders Komptech Americas LLC Morbark, Inc Neustarr Equipment LLC Peterson Pacific Corp Precision Husky Corp Rawlings Waste Wood Hogs Resource Machinery & Engineering Rotochopper, Inc Slootweg Machinefabriek TANA - North America TORXX Kinetic Pulverizer® Universal Refiner Corp Vermeer Warren & Baerg Mfg, Inc West Salem Machinery

Mollers North America Warren & Baerg Mfg, Inc

Pile Mapping Systems Firmatek, LLC Stockpile Reports

Plastic Removal Systems Airlift Separator / Hawker Corp

Action Equipment Company AEI - Aggregates Equipment, Inc ALLU Group, Inc Amadas Industries BM&M Screening Solutions CBI – A Terex Brand Ecoverse Edge Innovate EZ-Screen Fecon, Inc Hein, Lehmann US LLC Komptech Americas LLC Lake Erie Portable Screeners McCloskey International Orbit Screens, Inc Premier Tech RD OLSON Mfg Inc REMU USA, Inc Resource Machinery & Engineering Revolver Screening Systems Sand Science, Inc Screen Machine Industries, Inc Screen USA Screencore Slootweg Machinefabriek Spaleck USA LLC Sparta Manufacturing TerraSource Global Vermeer West Salem Machinery

Skid Steers & Wheel Loaders

ASV LLC Bobcat Company Caterpillar, Inc Komatsu America Corp

Rock/Wood Separators

RD OLSON Mfg Inc

Rotary Cleaning Brushes

Power Brushes Inc United Rotary Brush Corp

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CBI – A Terex Brand EZ-Screen McCloskey International Mollers North America Patz Corporation Premier Tech Screen Machine Industries, Inc Sensortechnik

Trade Associations & Organizations

Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Assoc Composting Council of Canada Mulch & Soil Council U.S. Composting Council

Trucks, Trailers & Automatic Floor Systems

Brown Industrial Hallco Industries, Inc J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers Keith Mfg Co Smith Co Side-Dump Trailers Trinity Trailer Mfg, Inc

Wear Parts & Replacement Screens

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AGGCORP Equipment Systems Cleveland, OH (844) 2-AGGCORP www.aggcorp.net

Airlift Separator / Hawker Corp

Eugene, OR (541) 345-9085 www.airliftseparator.com

ALLU Group Inc East Brunswick, NJ (800) 939-2558 www.allu.net

A GrinderCrusherScreen Inc

1772 Corn Rd Smyrna, GA 30080 (770) 433-2670 Rick Cohen Rick@GrinderCrusherScreen.com www.GrinderCrusherScreen.com Since 1973, the GrinderCrusherScreen team has been assisting customers with their recycling equipment needs. We offer a variety of new and used wood grinders, screening and related equipment. In addition, we are the home of the revolutionary Hammerhead Wood Grinder Tips, among other high quality, low price parts.

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Aggero, LLC

Statesboro, GA (800) 755-9596 info@aggero.com http://aggero.com Aggero’s manufacturing history has roots in the egg industry. This need for high volume manure processing helped us develop what has become an icon to the poultry sector. Aggero has expanded its product line to support a full spectrum of composting and drying needs. From automated in-vessel to skid steer vehicles, Aggero has a better way to manage waste. Made in America for three generations.

Amadas Industries

1100 Holland Rd Suffolk, VA 23434 (757) 539-0231 Tiny Andrews, Ind Sales Mgr tandrews@amadas.com www.amadas.com Amadas Industries’ current product lines include pull-type and selfpropelled peanut combines, peanut diggers, Reel Rain® irrigators, cotton stalk puller/choppers, round cotton module handlers and a line of industrial equipment for both the horticultural and recycling industries. See ad on pg 4

AgriCoatings / A Division of American Colors Inc Action Equipment Company

2800 Hayes St Newberg, OR 97132 (503) 537-1111 Brian Bonham brianb@actionconveyors.com www.actionconveyors.com Action Equipment Company, Inc. manufactures heavy duty vibratory screening and processing equipment for the efficient handling of bulk materials.

AEI - Aggregates Equipment, Inc

909 Tennessee Blvd Lebanon, TN 37087 (615) 443-0345 Jim Hallock jihallock@americancolors.com www.agricoatings.com The landscape industry demands systems that are dependable, durable, and color consistent from batch to batch. And, today, these systems must be economical. Our water-based dispersions offer the industry a vast selection of vibrant colors with excellent binding characteristics that will enhance the beauty of any landscape. See ad on pg 21

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ArmorHog®

14 Commerce Dr Sabetha, KS 66534 (800) 743-3491 Brian Bergman, Parts Sales sales@armorhog.com www.armorhog.com ArmorHog® is focused on providing EXTREME DUTY, custom made, long-life hammermill screens, tips, hammers, and other replacement parts for all brands and models of RIGID HAMMER STYLE industrial grinders. Our tips are made using a unique blend of carbide called NitroGrit™, a proprietary blend of carbide found to best suit grinding applications. See ad on pg 25

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Brown Bear Corporation Corning, IA (641) 322-4220 www.brownbearcorp.com

Badger Shredding

Denmark, WI (920) 863-1626 www.badgershredding.com

Brown Industrial

Botkins, OH (937) 693-3838 www.brownindustrial.com

CMC Mulch Colorants

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Bandit Industries Inc

6750 Millbrook Rd Remus, MI 49340 (800) 952-0178 Regional Sales Manager sales@banditchippers.com www.banditchippers.com Bandit Industries is a leading equipment manufacturer and distributer for land clearing, wood waste recycling, and mulch producing industries. We offer a complete lineup of wood reduction machines and exclusively offer ARJES slow-speed shredders and PRONAR trommel screens and conveyor stackers. And every machine in Bandit’s lineup has the full support of our employeeowned factory workforce! See ad on pg 5

5465 Production Blvd Surrey, BC Canada V3S 8P6 (604) 539-1029 www.bmandm.com BM&M Screening Solutions specializes in manufacturing high-speed gyratory screens that are ideal for high-capacity applications. BM&M offers a worldwide reputation of quality and solid aftermarket service. Whatever your bulk and powder industry application is, BM&M will custom-build a screen for your exact needs. See ad on pg 13

Bobcat Company West Fargo, ND (800) 743-4340 www.bobcat.com

BossTek (formally Dust Control Technology) Peoria, IL (309) 740-4742 www.bosstek.com

Buffalo Turbine

180 Zoar Valley Rd Springville, NY 14141 (716) 592-2700 info@buffaloturbine.com www.buffaloturbine.com The Buffalo Turbine Dust Controller, featuring the industry first turbine driven Gyratory Atomizing Nozzle, is a powerful, cost effective misting system designed to immediately control and suppress dust, odor and smoke in industrial or commercial applications. Improve air quality, lower health risk and help maintain environmental compliance by implementing the Dust Controller at your work site.

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BASF Corp / Biodegradables

St Albert, AB Canada (780) 460-8280 www.peatmoss.com

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Britton Industries

1 E M Y Ln Morrisville, PA 19067 (844) 274-8866 Jim McNellis jmcnellis@brittonindustries.com www.brittonindustries.com Britton Industries is the leading producer and supplier of high quality Triple Ground Natural and Dyed Mulches, Mulch Colorant, Screened Topsoil, Leaf Compost, and Premium Aggregates in Central New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania. See ad on pg 22

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CBI - A Terex Brand Newton, NH (603) 382-0556 www.terex.com/cbi

ClearSpan Fabric Structures South Windsor, CT (866) 643-1010 www.ClearSpan.com/ADSMPN

1246 Maidencreek Rd Fleetwood, PA 19522 (610) 926-0984 sales@cmcmilling.com www.cmcmulchcolorants.com Custom Milling & Consulting, Inc. has designed a premium line of mulch colorants with unsurpassed color consistency and stability. CMC combines the most lightfast pigments with a superior additive package and processes this mixture through our custom grinding and dispersing system. Innovative technology for superior quality with CMC Mulch Colorants! See ad on pg 19

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1725 Dayton Ave Ames, IA 50010 (888) 663-6980 www.colorbiotics.com With more than 25 years of experience at the forefront of science and service, Colorbiotics continues to pioneer the technology behind the most popular coloring systems on the market and the largest palette of colorant in the world. See ad on pg 2

Composting Council of Canada Toronto, ON Canada (877) 571-4769 www.compost.org

CV Compost

(802) 363-3930 www.cvcompost.com/ccovers.php

CW Machine Worx Ltd Carroll, OH (740) 808-3130 www.cwmachineworx.com

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BUYERS’ GUIDE Fecon Inc

Lebanon, OH (800) 528-3113 www.fecon.com

Earth & Turf Products LLC New Holland, PA (888) 693-2638 www.earthandturf.com

Finn Corporation Fairfield, OH (800) 543-7166 www.finncorp.com

EarthSaver Equipment

Kalispell, MT (406) 752-6290 www.earthsaverequipment.com

Diamond Z

11299 Bass Ln Caldwell, ID 83605 (208) 585-2929 Pat Crawford, VP Products diamondz@diamondz.com www.diamondz.com Diamond Z is a manufacturer of industrial waste reduction products including both tub and horizontal grinders ranging in sizes from 30,000 to 180,000 lbs and in horse powers from 440 to over 2400. All models are available with either diesel or electric power, track stationary or wheel mounted. See ad on pg 27

Ecolawn Applicator

Derby Line, VT (802) 673-9077 www.ecolawnapplicator.com

ECOSAFE® Zero Waste Inc Surrey, BC CANADA (855) 495-4959 www.ecosafe.green

Ecoverse

Avon, OH (440) 937-3225 www.ecoverse.net

Duragrind

Firmatek, LLC Express Blower, Inc

1275 Bailey Hill Rd Eugene, OR 97402 (800) 285-7227 info@expressblower.com www.expressblower.com Express Blower, Inc. is the world’s leading manufac turer of large pneumatic blowing equipment. Invented more than 60 years ago, it’s the only blower equipment designed to efficiently apply soil blends, mulches, compost, and aggregate for erosion control, landscaping, green roofs, and more! You don’t need more people … You need more machine.

EZ-Screen

Sterling, IL (815) 625-6500 www.duragrind.com

Pontiac, MI (248) 745-5828 www.ez-screen.com

DuraTech Industries

Jamestown, ND (701) 252-4601 www.duratechindustries.net

San Antonio, TX (210) 651-4990 www.firmatek.com

Florida Coastal Colors

550 Elm St Helena, AL 35080 (205) 664-5041 staff@floridacoastalcolors.com www.floridacoastalcolors.com Florida Coastal Colors manufactures a full palette of colors in both liquid and dry form that provides color strength and lasting endurance to UV exposure. FCC offers a full line of equipment consisting of remote- controlled colorant pumps as well as 300 yard per hour coloring machines. Contact us for ANY of your colorant needs. See ad on pg 15

Guard-All Building Solutions Dallas, TX (877) 397-1594 www.guard-all.com

Edge Innovate

DynaHog®

14 Commerce Dr Sabetha, KS 66534 (800) 743-3491 Jason Haug, Parts Sales sales@dynahog.com www.dynahog.com DynaHog® offers high performance grinder parts for your Swing Hammer Style Tub Grinder, Horizontal Grinder, and other Hammermill applications. Grinder ser vice, rotor repair or replacement and digital hammermill balancing is available for all brands.

30 Farlough Rd Dungannon Co. Tyrone BT71 4DT Northern Ireland +44(0)2887 740525 +44(0)2887 749658 Fax info@edgeinnovate.com www.edgeinnovate.com With over 30 years’ experience in designing and manufacturing; EDGE Innovate has quickly become a global leader in the design and distribution of a range of equipment used in the recycling, material handling and quarry industries. Our range of trommels, shredders, material classifiers, screens and stackers allow our customer to shred, screen and stockpile a vast array of materials.

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HALLCO Industries, Inc Faltech Industries, Inc

92 Thomas Rd, PO Box 215 Port Murray, NJ 07865 (908) 453-3050 info@faltechusa.com sales@faltechusa.com www.faltechusa.com Faltech offers the highest quality colorants in both liquid and powder. Faltech is experienced in industry standards,acknowledged for superior customer service, and provides technical support for your manufacturing needs. We believe team success is customer success. “Color with us!” See ad on pg 26

Tillamook, OR (800) 542-5526 www.hallcoindustries.com

HCL Machine Works Dos Palos, CA (209) 392-6103 www.compostturners.com

Hein, Lehmann US LLC Lexington, KY (859) 252-0613 www.liwell.com

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Lachenmeier

Glenview, IL (877) 859 7205 www.lachenmeier.us

Lake Erie Portable Screeners HogZilla® Grinders

14 Commerce Dr Sabetha, KS 66534 (800) 743-3491 Tim Wenger, VP/Sales Mgr hogzilla@cwmill.com www.hogzilla.com Diesel or electric powered HogZilla® MONSTER Tub & Horizontal Grinders ranging from 565-2000HP. Options including self-propelled track drive and self-loading units available. HogZilla® MONSTER Grinders provide the highest production rates for solid waste reduction, wood recycling, land clearing, construction demolition debris, mulch production, tire processing, or any other tough grinding application. Over 20 standard models available. See ad on pg 6

Lake City, PA (888) 448-2486 www.pitbullscreeners.com

King Kong Tools LLC

753 Church St Buford, GA 30518 (678) 765-7930 info@kingkong-tools.com www.kingkong-tools.com K i n g K o n g To o l s i s a G e r m a n manufacturer that provides highest quality grinder tips for virtually all models of wood grinders and shredders. Our innovative KingPact™ grinder tip design has revolutionized the industry. It combines high cutting performance with extreme impact and wear resistance. More Grinding - More Profit!

LOADSCAN Limited (800) 747-2973 www.loadscan.com

Maverick Environmental Equipment Alma, MI (704) 438-7160

Milagro Rubber Inc

3355 Bee Cave Rd, Suite 304 Austin, TX 78746 (512) 330-9352 Marisa Barnes marisa@e-milagro.com www.e-milagro.com The lead distributor of carbon black for mulch color and pigments. We deliver full containers to your location, domestic and international. See ad on pg 7

MobyDick

Komatsu America Corp

Downingtown, PA (610) 458-9151 www.us.mobydick.com

Rolling Meadows, IL (847) 437-5800 www.komatsuamerica.com

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers Somerset, PA (800) 777-2671 x3410 www.jjbodies.com

McCloskey International

Johnson & Sons Mfg Inc

Elgin, TX (800) 463-0270 www.johnsonbaggingequipment.com

JRM Chemical

Cleveland, OH (800) 962-4010 www.soilmoist.com

Keith Mfg Co

(541) 475-3802 https://walkboxunloader.com

Kennametal Inc

Latrobe, PA (800) 458-3608 www.Kennametal.com

Kimball Equipment Company

Komptech Americas

6345 Downing St Denver, CO 80216 (720) 890-9090 info@komptechamericas.com www.komptechamericas.com Komptech Americas is a leading North American supplier of machinery and systems for the treatment and processing of solid waste and organics waste materials for recycling. Our product range includes over 30 different types of machines that cover all key processes in modern waste handling, including shredding, separating, screening, and compost turning.

Kuhn North America Inc Brodhead, WI (608) 897-2131 www.kuhnnorthamerica.com

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1 McCloskey Rd Keene, ON Canada K9J 0G6 (651) 829-7883 Chris Carlson mccloskey@mccloskeyinternational.com www.mccloskeyinternational.com McCloskey International leads the industry with a complete line of equipment including: trommels, screeners and stacking conveyors ideally suited to topsoil, compost and mulch. With proven performance and durability as standard, every product is field-tested before being deployed through a global network of authorized dealers.

Midwest Bio-Systems

Tampico, IL (815) 438-7200 www.midwestbiosystems.com

Mollers North America

5215 52nd St, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (616) 942-6504 mollersna@mollersna.com www.mollersna.com For over 60 years, Mollers has set the standard for bag and unit load material handling systems. Mollers offers innovative solutions to pack, palletize and protect a wide variety of products. Mollers’ systems are reliable and reflect a history of engineering excellence customer satisfaction.

Morbark, Inc

Winn, MI (800) 831-0042 www.morbark.com

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NuFiber® / Product Division of Nutrient Control Systems, Inc Chambersburg, PA (717) 261-5711 www.nufibersoil.com

Patz Corporation Pound, WI (920) 897-2251 www.patzcorp.com

Peninsula Equipment

Lakeland, FL (888) 387-6500 www.peninsulaequipment.com

Mulch & Soil Council (MSC)

7809 FM 179 Shallowater, TX 79363 (806) 832-1810 Robert LaGasse, Executive Director execdir@mulchandsoilcouncil.org www.mulchandsoilcouncil.org The mission of the MSC is to define quality products and promote an open marketplace for producers of horticultural mulches, consumer soils and commercial growing media. Join with the industry’s leading companies to expand the market for consumer and commercial mulch and soil products.

Nature’s Reflections

Reynoldsburg, OH (866) 466-9134 www.natures-reflections.net

Neustarr Equipment LLC Liverpool, NY (864) 606-9830 www.neuenhauserna.com

Peterson Pacific Corp Eugene OR (541) 689-6520 www.petersoncorp.com

nVEnia

Hamer-Fischbein Branded Solutions 14650 28th Ave N Plymouth, MN 55447 info@nvenia.com (800) 614-7567 www.nvenia.com The Hamer Model 2090 Form, Fill & Seal Bagging Machine is the most capable and flexible industrial Form, Fill and Seal packaging system available. Extensive customer focused design actions have improved machine up time and reduced annual maintenance costs by almost sixty percent. Its high speeds, easy operation, and simple maintenance make the Hamer Model 2090 the industry’s first choice for reliable bagging automation. See ad on pg 24

Orbit Screens, Inc Nova Automation

2525 West Evans Ave Denver, CO 80219 (303) 495-5010 www.novaautomation.com Over our 25+ years in business, we’ve developed end-to-end packaging automation solutions specifically for the mulch and soil industry. Our bagging, palletizing, and stretch wrapping machines our designed to solve your challenges and ship more product.

P O Box 345 Delhi, IA 52223 (563) 922-9230 brad@orbitscreens.com www.orbitscreens.com One of Americas finest Screening Plant innovations. Truly a “General Purpose” machine. Screen topsoil, Mulch, Compost, Rock, Sand, yard waste, etc. Visit our web site for videos, photos and performance charts. Proudly, Made in the USA.

Poly-Flex Inc

Grand Prairie, TX (888) 765-9359 www.poly-flex.com

Precision Husky Corporation

PO Box Drawer 507 Leeds, AL 35094-0507 (205) 640-5181 Steve Briscoe, ProGrind Sales Mgr steveb@precisionhusky.com www.precisionhusky.com Precision Husky Corporation is an International Manufacturer of Wood Waste Tub Grinders, Horizontal Grinders, Whole Tree Chippers, Debarkers, and Husky Knuckleboom loaders. ProGrind grinders are available with diesel engines from 150HP to 1200HP with electric models as an alternative.

Power Brushes Inc

756 South Byrne Rd Toledo, OH 43609 (906) 290-4121 Kim Duffrin kmd@powerbrushes.com www.powerbrushes.com We manufacture trommel brushes for: McCloskey, Powerscreen, Wildcat / Vermeer, ReTech, Rotoscreen and more as well as custom trommel brushes. Our customers can expect quality products, excellent service and competitive pricing every time they place an order with Power Brushes Inc. We also have replacement brush wafers for Doppstadt Trommel Screens. See ad on pg 25

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Premier Tech

1, Avenue Premier Rivière-du-Loup, QC Canada G5R 6C1 (418) 868-8324 info@ptsystemsautomation.com www.ptsystemsautomation.com Premier Tech manufactures rugged equipment for soil, compost and mulch. Our Robots, Baggers, Conventional Palletizers & Hooders are engineered for your performance and safety. With our 24/7 Customer Service support, our plants in Alabama, Utah & Canada are here to keep you up and running 365 days of the year.

Primary Machinery

Salem, OR (503) 588-8312 www.primarymachinery.com

Prism Corporation

St Paul, MN (651) 488-4250 www.prism-corporation.com

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Resource Machinery & Engineering

Ventura, CA (805) 641-0991 www.resourcemachinery.com

Resource Recovery Systems Intl Sterling, CO (970) 522-0663 www.rrskw.com

Rethceif Packaging Rawlings Manufacturing Inc

1780 Idaho St Missoula, MT 59801 (406) 728-6182 Judi Tyacke, Sales/Project Manager judi@rawlingsmanufacturing.com www.wastewoodhogs.com Rawlings Super Hi-Inertia™ Hogs are the most productive and cost-efficient wood grinders available. For over 45 years our machines have proven track records in some of the toughest applications that exist. Rawlings offers a complete line up of seven different sizes of both vertical and horizontal hogs to fit any application. Add a wide variety of available options, and you’ve got the flexibility to customize the perfect wood processing system. Each system can be designed with work platform decks, choice of belt, chain or vibrating in-feed and out-feed conveyors. Metal or magnet protection, product screening and separation all customizable for your specific operation. We invite you to inquire about any of the projects that we have completed, we can provide you with full details. See ad on pg 25

RD OLSON Mfg Inc Kelso, WA (503) 577-7742 www.rdomfg.com

REA JET

Walton Hills, OH (440) 232-0555 www.reajetus.com

REMU USA Inc

Old Orchard Beach, ME (888) 600-0018 www.remu.fi

REOTEMP Instrument Corp San Diego, CA (800) 648-7737 www.reotemp.com/compost

Ossian, IN (260) 622-7200 www.rethceif.com

Revolver Screening Systems Guelph, ON Canada (416) 460-5285 www.revolvertrommels.com

Sand Science, Inc

Beaufort, SC (843) 525-6140 www.sandscience.com

217 West St St Martin, MN 56376 (320) 548-3586 info@rotochopper.com www.rotochopper.com For over 30 years, Rotochopper has specialized in equipment that transforms waste materials into profitable opportunities like colored landscape mulch, animal bedding, biomass fuels and compost. As a factory-direct company, we are uniquely focused on providing innovative solutions and extraordinary customer service. We look forward to showing you what is possible with the power and support of Rotochopper! See ad on pg 8

Salerno Packaging Inc Monroe, GA (770) 361-7308 www.salernobags.com

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Le Mars, IA (800) 779-8099 www.sidedump.com

SCARAB Mfg

White Deer, TX (806) 883-7621 www.scarabmfg.com

Scott Equipment Company New Prague, MN (800) 264-9519 www.turborecycling.com

Screen Machine Industries Etna, OH (800) 837-3344 www.screenmachine.com

Screen USA Inc

Rotochopper Inc

SmithCo Side-Dump Trailers

1772 Corn Rd Smyrna, GA 30080 (770) 433-2440 Rick Cohen Rick@screenusa.net www.screenusa.net Screen USA Inc. manufacturers top quality portable trommel screens and track conveyors. With over 40 years in the industry, Screen USA can assist you with all of your screening and conveying needs. Ask about our new 60-foot track mounted conveyor!

Spaleck USA LLC

30000 IL-Route 9 Mackinaw, IL 61755 (309) 354-1113 info@spaleck-us.com www.spaleck-us.com SPALECK, founded in 1869, is one of the leading manufactures of screening and separation technology worldwide. OUR PRODUCT RANGE: Screening Machines, Flip-Flow-Screens, 3D-Combi-Flip-Flow-Screens, Mobile Screens, Mobile Eddy Currents, Vibrating Conveyors, Customized Solutions. WE PROVIDE SOLUTIONS FOR: Screening, sorting & conveying of ASR, SCRAP, ASH/ SLAG, C&D, COMPOST, GLASS, WASTE, YOUR MATERIALS. MADE IN THE USA. See ad on pg 7

Sparta Manufacturing Notre-Dame, NB Canada (888) 586-6128 www.spartaway.com

SPR Packaging

Rockwall, TX (469) 314-1600 www.sprpackaging.com

Screencore

Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland +353 83 867 8993 www.screencore.ie

Sensortechnik

Chilliwack, BC Canada (855) 217-2750 www.opticalbeltscale.com

Slootweg Machinefabriek B.V. Netherlands +31 23 5689070 www.slootweg.com

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TerraSource Global Duncan, SC (864) 476-7528 www.terrasource.com

U.S. Composting Council Ronkonkoma, NY (631) 737-4931 www.compostingcouncil.org

U.S. Pride Products

Hammond, WI (715) 760-0907 www.usprideproducts.com

Stockpile Reports

8201 164th Ave NE, Suite 200 Redmond, WA 98052 (425) 428-5266 sales@stockpilereports.com www. stockpilereports.com Stockpile Reports is a cutting-edge inventory management solution. Offering a patented iPhone app for on-demand measurement, fixedcameras for near-real-time inventory monitoring, and drone solutions for fullsite inventory measurement, Stockpile Reports provides inventory numbers you can trust! Stockpile Reports enables companies to make better, more strategic decisions, forecast more confidently, and reduce risk.

Walz Scale Company

The Bulk Bag Company

14730 Northam St La Mirada, CA 90638 (866) 517-4699 Main Office (562) 846-1391 Sales (562) 846-1393 Customer Service www.thebulkbagcompany.com Since 2006, The Bulk Bag Company has been the preferred manufacturer and distributor of Bulk bag totes throughout the US and Canada to the Soil and Mulch industry. Need a new size or custom sized bag? - No Problem. Need to have your logo or branding on your bag? - No Problem. Need a sample before you commit? - Not a problem. Call the folks at the Bulk Bag Company and get connected to a supply partner who really cares about the success of your business, and not just their own.

TORXX Kinetic Pulverizer® T.H. Glennon Co Inc

25 Fanaras Dr Salisbury, MA 01952 (978) 465-7222 Brian Shea brian@glennoncompany.com www.mulchcolorjet.com T.H. Glennon provides premium mulch colorants and the innovative Mulch Color Jet to our valued customers. Our colorfast colorants produce higher yields, increasing our customers’ profitability while producing richly colored mulch. We have invested in our own tractor trailers to ensure on-time deliveries, while providing outstanding service and support. For excellent colorants and great service call T.H. Glennon. See ad on pg 28

Vaughan, ON Canada (905) 766-3711 www.torxxkp.com

Tricon Precast Ltd

Houston, TX (281) 931-9832 www.triconprecast.com

Trinity Packaging Corp Armonk, NY (914) 273-4111 www.trinitypackaging.com

Trinity Trailer Mfg Inc Boise, ID (800) 235-6577 www.trinitytrailer.com

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United Rotary Brush Corp

15607 W. 100th Terrace Lenexa, KS 66219 (800) 896-0003 www.united-rotary.com Quality-built trommel brooms. NonOEM replacements for McCloskey, Powerscreen, Screen Machine, Retech, Wildcat and more. Uses include: compost, mulch, top soil, green waste, trash & recycling, asphalt recycling, concrete washout and waste processing (food, wood).

656 High Point Ln East Peoria, IL 61611 (309) 694-3200 Matt Walz, President mwalz@walzscale.com www.walzscale.com Walz Scale has been supplying weighing and measurement equipment to the mulch and agriculture industry for nearly 50 years. Our family owned business specializes in truck scales, onboard scale systems and in-motion volumetric load scanning technologies. Walz Scale is your single source for weighing and measurement solutions. See ad on pg 23

Universal Refiner Corp Montesano, WA (800) 277-8068 www.universalrefiner.com

Water Saving Granules

Dinuba, CA (559) 591-6790 www.warrenbaerg.com

14730 Northam St La Mirada, CA 90638 (866) 517 4699 www.watersavinggranules.com/ product.html A unique soil amendment that was developed in the hot dry climates in Australia, to prevent super-fast water evaporation loss in fledgling nursery potted plants. This gives plants a better chance of survival when mixed with regular potting soil. Sold in 3 lb retail packs or 20 lb buckets or 1750 lb Totes. Call for cost and shipping details.

WCCO Belting

West Salem Machinery

Vermeer

Pella, IA (641) 628-3141 www.vermeer.com

Warren & Baerg Mfg

Wahpeton, ND (800) 342-4887 www.wccobelt.com

Salem, OR (800) 722-3530 www.westsalem.com

C of A is short for Certificate of Analysis. Just as nutritional information on food labels helps people control their diets, an AgriCoatings C of A provides information to assist mulch manufacturers control colorant costs. Density and Viscosity. Although mulch colorants are purchased by the pound, they are consumed by the gallon. When a mulch producer sets the desired color, regardless if by a peristaltic pump or a mixing chamber, it is imperative to know how much color is being applied and the cost associated with it. By using a product with uniform density and consistent viscosity batch to batch color costs can be more accurately established. Tint Strength and Filter Checks Consistent tint strength helps the mulch producer make consistent colored mulch. Tint strength is determined by comparing a specific batch against a liquid standard. While processing pigments, AgriCoatings periodically takes color readings, examines the mill filters for particle size and then adjusts the color; maximizing pigment efficiency. The dispersion of the pigments allows the color system to adequately cover the mulch. Some people refer to this as “hide”. C of A’s offer the mulch producer important data and assures, with relative certainty, that the next batch will be the same as the last. An AgriCoatings Certificate of Analysis is a straight forward document, easily understood and is provided with every shipment...at no charge. Publicizing this report requires us to be ever vigilant in our practices and procedures. If your colorant supplier does NOT provide a Certificate of Analysis, ask WHY?

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St. Cloud Company Favored for Enclosed Composting Projects in Oregon

eizer, OR – The Keizer Planning Commission approved adding compost facilities to approved uses for industrial zones, clearing the way for a company that uses in-container composting technology, Keizer Times reports. Renewable Carbon, LLC is set to begin operations on a 6-8 acre parcel. The facility will use approximately two dozen containers and has plans to expand operations to 12 acres with 60-70 containers in the future. At full capacity, the facility could produce roughly 60 tons of compost per day for the wholesale market with projected revenues of about $2 million annually. The company employs technology it developed, called the NaturTech Composting System, which “is designed to meet or exceed known environmental regulations and standards for air emissions and ground and surface water protection, according to the Renewable Carbon, LLC website. “The entire composting process, including curing, takes place inside sealed containers or under roof, preventing stormwater contamination. No stormwater retention basins or water treatment systems are typically required. Containerization during active digestion

enables process air to be captured and treated in the containerized biofilters to remove 95% or more of odorous air emissions before exhaust air is released into the atmosphere. Air emissions are typically reduced greater than the 80% requirement of California rule AB1133 which regulates not only fugitive ammonia, but also fugitive methane and volatile organic compounds. A drain and tank system captures both leachate and condensate, enabling these liquids to be recirculated back into the initial phase of the composting process, eliminating the need for wastewater treatment,” the website says. The system’s biofilters are designed to eliminate the odors often associated with the composting process. Dry wood or bark are in included in the composting mix to absorb the ammonia-laden air. The system filters the ammonia back into the composting process, a company spokesperson told Keizer Times. Keizer County Commission members expressed concerns about failures at other facilities, such as leachate runoff getting. Renewable Carbon responded that oldest locations have been in operation more than 25 years and regular inspection and replacement of hoses and gaskets prevents such problems.

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Duravant Announces Fecon LLC Announces New Operating Company Purchase of the Vermeer (nVenia) Forestry Mulching Products hrough the combining of Arpac, Hamer-Fischbein and Ohlson and Enters into Global Packaging, a new company (nVenia) has emerged. This newly branded company (operating in Duravat’s packaging solutions Distribution Agreement segment) brings together over 250 years of combined leadership in

econ LLC recently announced the purchase of the Vermeer forestry mulcher product line and through this arrangement has established a global distribution agreement with the company. This distribution agreement with Vermeer, which will be rolled out on a controlled basis throughout 2021, will provide their dealers access to the robust line of mulching equipment that leverages the best of Vermeer and Fecon mulching technology. This distribution strategy leverages the scope and size of traditional Vermeer dealerships by focusing on market segments with differentiated product needs. Fecon will start the process with a select, yet global group of Vermeer dealers in 2021, as well as strategically specify products and methodically expand from there. The company will assume production and support of the Vermeer model FT100 and FT300 forestry mulching tractors, and has begun moving these functions to their Lebanon, Ohio factory.

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packaging equipment, services and integrated solutions. The name nVenia reflects a new era for these long-standing companies, taking its inspiration from the Latin word invenio, meaning invention. “Our vision for bringing Arpac, Hamer-Fischbein and Ohlson Packaging together is centered on the creation of a truly world-class packaging solutions organization that will be based in one location with a laser-like focus on our customers,” said Thurman Melson, President of nVenia. He added, “These operating companies have shown a natural alignment for collaboration over the past several years and have proven their ability to deliver greater value as one. The names Arpac, Fischbein, Hamer and Ohlson will continue to reside in the market as nVenia’s family of product brands.” nVenia’s new headquarters will be in Wood Dale, Illinois, centrally located near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Their new 256,000 square foot state-of-the art facility will also be home to nVenia’s Customer Experience Center, a showcase of their technologies and capabilities.

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ADVERTISER NEWS Colorbiotics Launches Innovative Recycling Program for Colorant Totes

olorbiotics, a producer of all-natural colorants and coatings, as well as equipment that applies them, recently introduced a new program that collects and recycles totes for future colorant distribution and storage. Colorbiotics’ new Tote Return Program was created to make it easier for their customers to dispose of empty colorant totes, and to promote sustainability at their businesses. Totes, formally known as “intermediate bulk containers (IBCs),” are high-density polyethylene bins used for standardized shipping and storage. Colorbiotics ships more than a hundred million pounds of colorant per year, which means countless totes are in the distribution stream and at customer facilities, leading the Company to devise a plan to reduce waste and free up storage space. Typical colorant totes are too large to dispose of through traditional garbage streams and are subject to certain governmental disposal regulations because they contained chemicals at one point. “We developed a system that relieves our customers of any costs and hassle in disposing of totes,” said Kent Rotert, Colorbiotics vice president. “We take care of everything, so it is a sustainable solution that is beneficial all around.” Colorbiotics has the ability to clean out unused colorant and recycle the plastic tote using an innovative practice. One key is a safe disposal system at the Company’s plant, which enables them to handle the natural, nontoxic product often left inside the totes before they are processed. With this new processing and recycling method, there is no need for customers to wash out totes before returning them. “This should have a tremendously positive impact,” said Rotert. “Just recycling the totes alone will reduce a significant amount of plastic that is stored or may otherwise end up in landfills. We are proud to be good stewards of the environment in that regard.”

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Florida Researchers Study Sargassum Seaweed as a Composting Material

arasota, FL – Sargassum seaweed is being investigated by University of Florida (UF) researchers to see if the nutrient‑rich form of algae can be composted and used for landscaping in the state, according to a UF blog. Funded by Florida Sea Grant, a pilot study is underway at the school’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Sarasota Extension. Researchers are experimenting with brown sargassum (Sargassum fluitans and Sargassum natans) collected from beaches from as far south as Key West. Safety testing must be done first to evaluate the heavy metal content of the seaweed, which floats onto Gulf, Atlantic, and European beaches regularly throughout spring and summer months. The forms of arsenic found in sargassum are not harmful to humans unless ingested; however, it is largely unknown how it accumulates in soils or how it could accumulate in plants, for example, a Sea Grant officer noted. The standard practice of beach communities has been to mechanically remove the seaweed. In Texas, the seaweed is heaped, then integrated into dunes along the shoreline. Sometimes the material is

disposed in landfills, an expensive solution for communities. In Florida, Monroe County spent $150,000 on sargassum removal in 2019. The Miami-Dade Parks Department estimated daily removal of sargassum along 15 miles of beaches would cost $45 million a year; instead, the county has targeted four hot spots at a cost of $3.8 million per year. Results of the UF pilot study and the final report will be shared with interested communities, including resiliency and solid waste managers with city of Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota, Collier, Miami-Dade, Indian River and Monroe counties. A 2018 study on composting sargassum was led by a team of scientists at Texas State University Department of Agriculture at San Marcos. The team mixed 12 yards of sargassum feedstock with cafeteria food waste and local wood chips, using a total of 72 yard3 of feedstocks, to create nearly 25 yards of stabilized compost. The final compost products were of equal or higher quality to current compost standards, the researchers concluded.

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