Gardeners' gold - Northumberland Gazette

Gardeners' gold Northumberland Gazette Up to recent times the fastest acting composting units have been those set on a drum (compost tumblers) that can be turned daily to stimulate aerobic bacteria within. In ideal conditions the process should be completed within six weeks. and more »

Waste Management Pilot Tests a Next-Gen Green Garbage Truck - GreenBiz.com (blog)

GreenBiz.com (blog)

Waste Management Pilot Tests a Next-Gen Green Garbage Truck GreenBiz.com (blog) The trailer's rotating drum mixes collected material, which effectively dries it, and distributes the load through the container. The former helps reduce odor, leakage and damage inside the drum, and the latter reduces wear and tear on the vehicle. and more »

Let trees live again - Waste Management World

Let trees live again Waste Management World ... used wrapping paper and cards were routinely thrown in the bin along with unwanted festive decorations. But no more. Christmas trees are now collected from outside homes in Bristol along with other items of green waste, and get turned into compost. and more »

GOP politics versus the joke candidate - Washington Post

GOP politics versus the joke candidate Washington Post One little girl in a pink Barbie ensemble wanders off to start beating a drum. Campaign aides glance nervously at her. Across town, students are lining up to touch the hem of Colbert's robe. Put another way: One man packed the yard and earned ... and more »

The art of misquotation — it's a form of flattery - The Japan Times

The art of misquotation — it's a form of flattery The Japan Times "Yes, if you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice. Say that I was a drum major for peace. I was a drum major for righteousness. And all of the other shallow things will not matter," mutated, in the carver's hands ...