BUSCH SYSTEMS TURNS 20 YEARS OLD

The year 2005 is ringing in the 20th anniversary for Busch Systems International Inc.  Craig Busch, President of Busch Systems, has been establishing the corporation since 1985 as a leading solution provider for recycling and composting containers. Having serviced a wide range of industries from municipal governments to private sectors, the team at Busch Systems has remained committed to service excellence and customer satisfaction in the last 20 years Busch Systems has been recognized repeatedly for its support of the waste reduction industry while providing the highest quality products with exceptional value. Its commitment towards environmental awareness and sustainable growth remains as solid as its first day of business. With over 170 products already developed, Busch Systems has continued to innovate on container design in order to better meet the needs of recycling programs around the world.

We would like to thank our customers and partners for their outstanding loyalty and support over the last 20 years. We look forward to continuing our work with each of you while remaining dedicated to recycling and composting across all industries.

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VERMI-COMPOSTING IN ONTARIO

Neighbors and school children are getting the message that Toronto's organic residuals can be better managed in worm bins than in Michigan landfills.

See how Busch Systems' Vermi-Composters are diverting waste from a US landfill...

Read more in BioCycle Online...

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VERMI-COMPOSTER PROMOTION

Get even more out of your vermi-composting program by purchasing our 21 US Gallon Vermi-Composter for the same price as the 14 Gallon model.

The Vermi-Composter is an easy-to-use, attractive, stand alone vermiculture system ideal for home composting. Each Vermi-Composter comes equipped with a snap-on lid, built-in carrying handles for easy transportation, and three vents. The red apple vents are located on the lid and on both ends of the composter. In both sizes this composter is light weight and easy to nest for compact stacking and bulk storage.

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HOME COMPOSTING WITH WORMS

Vermi-Composting is an effective and simply way to recycle food scraps, diverting large percentages of waste. It is a method for converting food waste into a fertile, dark, conditioning earthy compost perfect for gardens. You can vermi-compost indoors and outdoors all year long, making this composting option ideal for home composting, including multi-family unit programs. Vermi-Composting programs are easy for all ages to participate in, from children to the elderly. All you need is a Vermi-Composter filled with moistened bedding (i.e. shredded newspaper, cardboard, etc.) and redworms. Just add food waste for a period of time allowing the worms and micro-organisms to turn all contents into rich compost.

It is important to make your composting program convenient in order to maintain participation rates and overall effectiveness. Provide Kitchen Compost Carriers for participants to directly collect food scraps and later transport to Vermi-Composters.

Be sure to provide participants with an introduction to Vermi-Composting, listing all items they can feed their red worms and other important details. Promote your program through local organizations, committees and media. For more ideas, please contact us via email or at 1-800-565-9931.

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UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE LIFE RECYCLING
Part 2: Results and Evaluation

This mid-east state University’s Residence Life recycling program has been offering collection services for residence halls, apartments and dining facilities and educational programming to approximately 5,500 students. See Part 1 in the Nov/Dec 2004 e-Newsletter.

The use of Busch Systems’ Apartment Recycling Bags had impressive quantitative impacts on the University’s diversion totals during the first semester of the new service (Fall 2004). They diverted 57,404 lbs. during the semester, a 68% increase over the spring of 2003 and a 47% increase over the fall of 2003. Comparing last semester’s results to the previous fall is a more accurate indicator of the impact of the Apartment Recycling Bags because of a move-in cardboard drive that generates about 18,000 lbs. of cardboard each year. The amount of cardboard diverted in 2004 was nearly identical to the total from the 2003, so the 47% increase mentioned above represents gains in material collected from the residence halls where the Apartment Recycling Bags were distributed. 

The most dramatic impact of the Apartment Recycling Bags was witnessed in the collection totals from one specific apartment block. There are 25-four unit buildings that house four students per unit. There are 12 dumpsters located throughout the complex and one recycling trailer. Last year (2003-2004) was the most successful year for this Residence Life program at the apartments and they serviced them by providing recycling bins at each end of each building. This last fall each apartment was provided with an Apartment Recycling Bag and placed two of the recycling bins beside each dumpster. In the first semester of this service the University diverted 3,810 lbs. of recyclable material. This represented a 124% increase over total diversions from the previous year! All areas of campus experienced increases in their lbs/student rates over the previous semester and that campus-wide lbs/student diversion rates reached an all time high last semester. While the University did offer educational outreach programs and helped to support these increases, it is believed they are most likely due to the implementation of a campus-wide Personal Bin Program (Apartment Recycling Bags).

The results of this first semester with the Apartment Recycling Bags have been nearly entirely positive. An additional benefit that does not show up in the numbers or on the charts is the habit-forming impact these containers are having on the students. By placing an Apartment Recycling Bag in each room the University is taking their message into the living space of each of the residents. Hopefully this will help to foster more waste conscious citizens for whom recyclable materials simply are not viewed as trash. In summary, this University’s experience with the Apartment Recycling Bags indicates that they have the potential to dramatically increase residence hall diversion rates, especially in apartment-style housing where trash collection receptacles are separate from the living space.

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WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR EARTH DAY?

Have you thought about the fast approaching 2005 EARTH DAY yet? How will you capitalize on this national event to boost awareness on your waste reduction programs and efforts? Be creative and spread the word on what you're doing to protect and improve our environment. Check out our line of promotional items and educational tools to help you get started today!

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NAME OUR CART LINE CONTEST

We're combining all of our innovative cart solutions into one product line. Give us your suggestion(s) for a cart line name and be entered to win 50 Mini Roll Out Carts. We'll pick the top 3 winners and give you the power to vote for the best cart line name. You'll also be entered again for a second chance to win.

Enter today by visiting us online!

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POP QUIZ CONTEST WINNERS

Thank you to all those who participated in our Pop Quiz Contest. The 3 winners are:

Carl Hursh, Chief, Waste Reduction and Recycling, OH
Holly Storey, SC ARD Coordinator, SC
Pam Blake, Director of Special Programs, IA

Each winner will receive a Home Recycling & Composting Kit including:

• Stak-N-Tie Paper Recycling Container
• 9 Gallon Recycling Bin
• Apartment Recycling Bag
• Kitchen Compost Carrier
• Vermicomposter
• Recycling Bin Key Chain
• Mini Recycling Bin
• Recycling Bin Magnet

The answers to the Pop Quiz were:

When did Busch Systems begin as a company?
Busch Systems opened its doors in 1985, making 2005 our 20th anniversary!

How many composter containers does Busch Systems offer?
There are 8 variations of compost containers, but 10 including the 2 different sizes for both the Vermi-Composter and the Kitchen Compost Carrier.

What is the full name of the President of Busch Systems?
Craig Busch.

Name two container accessories you can add to the BC-1000 Deskslider.
BC-1200 Divider and BC-1500 Hanging Waste Basket.

What completes this product name?  “The Super ______ Series ___-In-One”
The Super Sorter Series All-In-One.

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EARTH DAY CDN / US
April 22, 2005 (Have you ordered promo items yet?)

International COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK CDN / US
May 1 - 7, 2005 (Looking for composters?)

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