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Five Pillars of Sustainability

Frequently Asked Questions, Composting 101
The word "sustainability" has become common in our day-to-day conversation but the meaning and depth of the word is often overlooked. A cursory internet search reveals that the word "sustainability" is used to describe...
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Compost Appearance & Quality

Frequently Asked Questions, Composting 101
"Why is our compost not very uniform, not very black, and still contains large sawdust particles? We mostly use wood pellet bedding." STALL BEDDING: It is good that you are using wood pellet bedding because you general...
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Training Program Details

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What's included in our Training Programs and how we work with new clients Our Training Programs include four component parts: The design of your compost system An aeration equipment package A training manual Unl...
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Why ASP

Frequently Asked Questions, Composting 101
Aerated Static Pile (ASP) Composting uses an electric blower to induce intermittent airflow into the compost pile, thereby eliminating the need to turn the pile. With ASP Composting, we are able to maintain aerobic ...
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Pile Temperatures

Frequently Asked Questions, Composting 101
"What am I looking for when I take my compost pile temperatures?" Our primary goal is for your compost to reach and exceed 131°F for at least three days. This is referred to as a "Process to Further Reduce Pathog...
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Turned Windrows vs. ASP

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Turning windrows is a time consuming process requiring labor, equipment, and fuel. With the turned windrow method, piles return to an anaerobic condition well within an hour. When the piles are turned, odors can be ...
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Composting in Cold Climates

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"How does the O2Compost system perform during the cold winter months?" ANSWER: Our aerated systems generally work quite well under extreme cold conditions. Here are six recommendations to help you avoid interruption du...
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Best Time to Design and Build

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Right Now! Summer is right around the corner and you can take advantage of the good weather to construct your system in plenty of time to be ahead of the fall and winter rainy season. And if you miss this year's dry...
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I need a larger system!

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QUESTION: What happens if I outgrow my Micro-Bin System? ANSWER: If you purchase the Micro-Bin Training Program and later decide to upgrade to a larger system (or one that is the same size but permanently constructed) ...
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