Aerobic system turns organic waste into plant food in less than one hour
January 24, 2012
In 2011, Ecologico-Logic, a Nevada-based green technology company unveiled a prototype of their state-of-the-art waste reduction system, known as “The Muncher”. The company says their new technology’s primary purpose is to reduce the weight and volume of all organic waste as well as many types of inorganic waste, and that it is faster, greener and more cost-effective than any...
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Hand-fed drum-style chipper
Bandit’s hand-fed drum chipper can now be optioned with wider horizontal feed wheels, measuring 25 inches versus the standard 20-inch wide wheels. This new option allows the...
Fabric buildings use rigid frame, structural steel beams
According to Legacy, their new Legendary series is the industry’s first line of tension fabric buildings to incorporate structural steel beams instead of open web trusses....
Self-contained, energy-efficient compactor
Wastequip has introduced their new Super Energy Efficient, four-yard, self-contained compactor. These units feature a charge box that is twice the size of traditional two-yard...Products | Latest »
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Internally-sealed drive unit
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Portable wheel wash
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[Organics Recycling, Shredders ]
Biomass Super Shredders
News | Headlines »
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Eriez celebrates 70 years in business in 2012
January 24, 2012
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E-waste recycling’s wasted logistics costs
January 24, 2012
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Solid Waste Industry announces new policy on product stewardship
January 15, 2012
Events »
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February 8, 2012 to February 9, 2012
The Road to Zero Waste Conference
Austin, Texas
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March 10, 2012 to March 13, 2012
National Demolition Association’s 39th Annual Convention
San Antonio, Texas
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March 14, 2012 to March 16, 2012
GLOBE 2012
Vancouver, B.C.
Editor's Comments »
Safety in the composting industry
January 2, 2012
by Keith Barker
When we think of composting, “danger” is not the first thing that comes to mind. But, like any other operation where large equipment is used and where there is the presence of gases in enclosed spaces, it has to be a serious consideration.
Back in October, 2011, at a composting facility in Southern California, near Bakersfield, brothers Armando and Eladio Ramirez, 16 and 22-years old respectively, died after allegedly inhaling fatal...
