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Re: Alternative to Septic Systems
The Australian Army have successfully trialed a composting
system utilising worms to break down waste matter. The system
is self-regulating, the worms reproduce or become dormant
depending on the amount of waste material available for
consumption. During peak load conditions (about 1000 people
using the facilities) air is forced through the worm bed to
maintain aerobic conditions but under light loads (<20 users)
natural convection is sufficient. The system is installed at
a camp inside a Training Area which has a high conservation
value, and the method was chosen for it's minimal effect
on the environment. Feedback from the users of the system
was all positive.
(Information remembered from a radio interview)
David Moss.
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Thanks to everyone that sent me info concerning hog composting. I am
familiar with Joel Salatin's system and the Nordell system. If anyone
knows of any other farmers using hog composting systems, I would
like to hear about them.
I am interested in hearing about mechanical and cultural cover crop
suppression techniques. Grazing, mowing, flaming, scalding with hot
water, undercutting, strip tilling... are some exaamples.
Joel Gruver
jgruver@hamp.hampshire.edu