Brummet's Conscious Blog

 Kudos ! For our regular readers it is nothing new to hear (or read) the topic of compost on our various media outlets over the last 20 years – from books to guest blog posts and interviews to writing books, articles and social media posts, dozens of 1 hour segments on the subject on our old radio show and more. Just use the “search” the blog tool on the (right side tool bar of this blog) and you’ll find numerous discussions on the topic right here on this blog. Knowing that as much as 60% of the waste in landfill could be composted, and compostable items in the landfill are actually up to 22 times more damaging to the environment than CO2… it is a topic and hobby of mine that has become a dedicated passion. As such I always get a spark of excitement when I learn of major leaps in the industry. Way over on the other side of Canada (we are in BC) in Cape St. George, Newfoundland they’ve created a very successful food waste composting system. For this commun...

Recommended Resources Its time for another set of resources that we feel are so wonderful that we just have to share with you.  Today, we'll focus on inspiring advancements in design and technology:  - In the past she was a passionate biology student; today Kim Sung works with thermo-biometals for architecture. These smart metals breath like skin and respond to the elements. Check out her presentation on this fascinating topic: https://www.ted.com/talks/doris_kim_sung_metal_that_breathes - Dr Bart Knols and his inventive team are developing numerous ways to learn about mosquitoes and find ways to end malaria. Learn more during his 10 minute discussion on their findings so far: https://www.ted.com/talks/bart_knols_cheese_dogs_and_pills_to_end_malaria - Paul MacCready, an aircraft designer and environmentalist, is passionate about alternative transportation, sustainable energy and responsible design. During his career he's de...

Drum Handling Equipment and Storage  *Written by Don Goodwin  The basic categories for drum handling equipment are dollies, cradles, lifters, carriers, and dumpers. For drum storage there are racks, cradle systems, and drum pallets. Drum dollies can be in a style very much like standard dollies, but designed to hold the round shape of drums. Although there are some variations of these dollies most function in a similar manor. Other styles of dollies can be round or oval carts that are pulled by a handle. The drum sits in the drum dolly in an upright position, and come in single and two drum models. Similar to this style of dolly is a drum cradle. The drum cradle looks somewhat like a wheel barrow without the bucket. The drum sits horizontal on the cradle then it is lifted and pushed by the handles. The drum cradles are a great option if you want to be able to pour from the drum as well as move it with one piece of equipment. Drum dollies can range in price from $50 - $600 ...