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Organic materials have been composted since there was organic matter to compost. It is nothing new. However, it still can be challenging to compost properly. That is, to produce something that is safe and useful as a soil amendment. This is what we were trying to achieve when we designed the Actium Compost Drums. They can accomplish this relatively easily. with a minimum amount of labour.
We’re pleased to have Dr. Meaghan Wilton provide us with composting articles relating some
Hot composting is most effective at decomposing organic waste when moisture levels are approximately 50%. A compost with excessive moisture will cause
- Low temperatures that are below 40°C (104°F);
- smells foul; and/or
- brown liquid to be visible or easily freed when squeezing compost.
Excessive moisture while composting does not provide a viable environment f
The Actium compost drums are used in a variety of climates. In the tropical and subtropical climates, the composter is used year-round. In temperate climates, the Actium Batch Compost Drum can be used year-round because the drum is insulated. However, the decaying process can be slowed where winter temperatures are below freezing for a prolonged period. There are two approaches to maintain hot composting temperatures when ambient temperatures are below freezing. One approach is to use
Our Ideal Design
The Actium Batch Compost Drum has become an essential tool for Fort Albany First Nation’s community garden. This article details why Fort Albany First Nation needed a composter and why the design of the Actium Batch Compost Drum suited our needs.
Why was a composter needed in a remote subarctic community?
Fort Albany First Nation (also known as Peetabeck) is a remote and subarctic fly-in community of 900
Greens and Browns: Composting Input Management
Actium Composting equipment allows for environmentally sustainable disposal and reuse of organic materials in the form of compost. The program I work with invested in an Actium Batch Composter Drum, to primarily create local fertilizer for subarctic community gardens located in Fort Albany First Nation, Ontario, Canada. As a secondary benefit, the Actium composter reduced the amount of organic waste accumulating in the Fo