Extracting thermal energy from composting
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Composting, a method for treating waste generates tremendous amount of heat as the substances present in the waste produce lot of energy. This heat generated during composting of animal manure and farm residuals can be used to power commercially prototype hot water plant and other purposes which require heating.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2006
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Building composting success on quality organics
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The A1 Organics at Nevada mixes green trimmings and potentially odorous materials with the food residual to make compost for the buyers. It provided the best opportunity for food waste recycling in the country.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2008
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Beverage cup collaboration: paper company and coffee roaster launch new product
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The joint effort of Green Mountain Coffee Roaster and International Paper to launch their new ecotainer cups for hot beverages and the resulting environmental benefits are presented.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2007
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