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Upcoming conference marks 20 years of industry advancement

Upcoming conference marks 20 years of industry advancement

August 30, 2010

Twenty years ago, a conference was held that marked the beginnings of organics recycling and compost advocacy in Canada. Folks gathered around tables and discussed the opportunities and issues that would lead to the establishment of the Compost Council of Canada, and the journey to build organics recycling and compost markets across the country was begun. Since that start – about 7,000...

[Chippers, Organics Recycling Equipment]

3090 track chipper redesign melds comfort with power

Bandit’s 30-inch capacity 3090 Track Chipper features key upgrades, including a roomy, spacious operator’s cab with a rear entry door, an emergency escape door on the...

[Bins and Containers, MSW Recycling Equipment]

Line of plastic commercial containers introduced

Rehrig has introduced a new line of plastic rear load and front load commercial containers for the collection of recyclables and solid waste.   “Throughout the years...

[Auto Recycling Equipment, Metals Recycling Equipment, Scrap Attachments]

Auto dismantling system announced

This new Auto Dismantling System consists of an auto dismantling grapple and excavator hold-down arms. Units are designed to mount onto existing excavators in the 20 to 25 metric...

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The promise of compost

August 30, 2010

by Keith Barker, Editor, Recycling Product News

Our mid-summer issue is always one I look forward to every year. It’s the time of year that we collaborate with our friends at the Compost Council of Canada, and particularly the organization’s Director Susan Antler, to produce our “Composting Across Canada” feature. This year, the Compost Council of Canada celebrates 20 years as an organization, and they’ve provided us with a short precursor to their...