The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has made more than $150 million in grants available for qualified organics-recycling projects as part of the 2023 “Cycle 7” of this multi-year program. The application deadline for this round is …
Vision Recycling Case Study
Vision Recycling has been recycling organics in the bay area since 1993. In 2018 they decided to open a small facility in Livermore California.
Salinas Valley Case Study
Salinas Valley is one of the largest agricultural regions in the United States, producing large quantities of bagged leafy greens.
How a Public Garden Began Affordable On-Site Composting
The Bloedel Reserve is one of the most highly acclaimed public gardens in the United States. Two miles of trails wind through 150 acres of wild landscapes and curated gardens on Bainbridge Island, Washington. 15-20 years ago, Bloedel Reserve was …
Which is Better; Pipe At Grade or Sparger Aeration Floors?
Check out Orion Black-Brown, Green Mountain Technologies mechanical engineers’ latest presentation at Virtual Compost 2021! In this video presentation, Orion explores the aeration design of an Oregon-based aerated static pile (ASP) composting facility, specifically seeking to answer the question: Which is better; pipe at …
Greenacres Commissions their New Earth Flow Composting System
Greenacres Foundation is an educational non-profit and biodynamic farm located on nearly 600 acres north of Cincinnati, Ohio. The mission of the Greenacres Foundation is to encourage conservation and appreciation of nature by providing the public, particularly children, with opportunities …
Low Cost Equestrian
Full Sail Farm is an equestrian facility nestled in Salinas River valley in California that boards 8-18 horses during the year. Karl Gage, owner and operator, manages between 1,800 and 2,700 pounds of horse manure per week. The previous owner …
Composting Horse Manure for Bedding Reuse
Waste management is a significant expense for any farm operation with costs for fees, government regulations, and fuel prices continually rising. Equestrian farms want to keep manure management low in cost, odor, and bacterial spread. Composting horse manure is an …
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 happy, horses healthy, and meeting zoning and health standards. Transporting …
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 strawberries.¹ With farmers required to overproduce crops to manage supply …
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