"The Earth MachineTM Backyard Compost Bin and The SYSTERN Rain Barrel have arrived in
Alachua County!" This Spring, take a step towards reducing your carbon footprint! Alachua County is pleased to present a one-day-only backyard compost bin and rain barrel distribution event. This exciting green initiative will feature both The Earth MachineTM Backyard Compost Bin, the bin of choice for over 3,000 municipalities, and the NEW SYSTERN Rain Barrel. Both products will be available to Alachua County residents on a first come, first served basis. Earth Machine� Backyard Compost Bins and SYSTERN Rain Barrels will be available for only $39.00 and $45.00, respectively, tax included. This is a significant savings from the regular retail prices of $100.00 and $120.00. According to EPA studies, a single-family household can expect to divert approximately 600lbs of waste per year using a backyard compost bin. Homeowners can use the Earth MachineTM to compost fruit, vegetable scraps, crushed eggshells, tea bags, coffee grounds and filters from their kitchen. Add in layers of mulched leaves, dried grass, garden plants, old potting soil and soft plant stems from the garden. With a little maintenance and care, in as little as 6 to 8 weeks, the material is broken down naturally into compost. Organic material that is not composted is sent to landfills where it produces methane gas, a potent greenhouse gas emission. Compost can be used as a rich soil additive for lawns and gardens improving soil water retention and give you greener grass, healthier flowers and better fruits and vegetables. Join the millions that are composting using The Earth MachineTM compost bin, reduce curbside waste and help diminish climate change. It is important to note too that in the United States alone, outdoor water use can makeup between 25% to 58% of the overall domestic water demand. Rainwater harvesting can drastically reduce this demand preserving municipal water supply for potable drinking water. As global water supplies diminish, rainwater harvesting will become a crucial water conservation practice. The SYSTERN Rain Barrel also helps reduce water pollution and soil erosion within your community. Cash or check sales will be made at the following location in the Alachua County area.
This one-day-only truckload sale of Earth MachineTM Compost Bins and SYSTERN Rain Barrels will take place on Saturday March 28th, 2009 from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. in the parking lot of the following location:
The Home Depot
5150 NW 13th Street
Gainesville, FL
32653 For further information on this event or on composting, please contact:
Norseman Plastics Ltd. 1-800-894-8397
Alachua County - 352-374-5245 or check out the following websites at http://www.earthmachine.com and http://www.alachuacounty.us Attention Gardeners in Alachua County The Earth MachineTM, North America's most advanced backyard home compost bin has arrived in Alachua County. Now you can purchase the Earth MachineTM for only $35.00 tax included. That's a savings of over $60.00 from the regular retail price. Homeowners can use the Earth MachineTM to compost fruit and vegetable scraps, crushed eggshells, tea bags, coffee grounds and filters from their kitchens and leaves and grass from their yards to create rich humus for their lawns and gardens. Alachua County is also pleased to present the NEW SYSTERN Rain Barrell! You can purchase SYSTERN Rain Barrel for only $45.00 tax included. That's a savings of over $70.00 from the regular retail price! The SYSTERN Rain Barrel reduces dependence on municipal water supply and helps reduce water pollution and soil erosion within your community.
Alachua County will be hosting a special, one-day-only truckload sale of the Earth MachineTM backyard compost bin in the parking lot at the following location: The Home Depot
5150 NW 13th Street
Gainesville, FL
32653
This sale will be for one-day-only from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Rain or Shine on Saturday March 28th, 2009! Organic material that is not composted is sent to landfills where it produces methane gas, a potent greenhouse gas emission. Compost can be used as a rich soil additive for lawns and gardens improving soil water retention and give you greener grass, healthier flowers and better fruits and vegetables. The Earth MachineTM features an efficient round design to control moisture, heat and ventilation. The twist locking lid system and side ventilation are large enough to allow air circulation but small enough to be rodent resistant. The strong twist pegs fasten securely to the ground. The advanced design of The Earth MachineTM turns kitchen and yard waste into a high-quality, enriched soil in as little as 6 to 8 weeks. The Earth MachineTM backyard compost bin is manufactured by Norseman Plastics and has been distributed to over 3,000 municipalities in the United States, Canada and the U.K. "The Earth MachineTM is a very user-friendly, earth-friendly device", says Doug Hill, General Manager of the Environmental Products Division at Norseman Plastics – the manufacturer and global distributor of the Earth MachineTM. "We are delighted to strive for a healthier environment, divert waste from the landfills and, at the same time, introduce people to the pleasures of making enriched soil right in their own backyards!" Join the millions that are composting using The Earth MachineTM compost bin, reduce curbside waste and help diminish climate change. | 
