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The package Producing Quality Compost
developed by the Recycled Organics Unit is now available.
This package comprises a series of eleven easy-to-read information
sheets.
An updated Third Edition of this publication is now available
to download for free.
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This package is a practical guide to assist compost manufacturers
to produce quality composts and value added products containing
recycled organics. The guide has been written and produced to assist
the composting industry manufacture quality products with a view
to realising better returns and consumer satisfaction from their
products.
The package Producing Quality Compost consists of eleven
easy-to-read Information Sheets.
Download individual information sheets from the package as required:
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Striving for quality: basics of a
quality management system |
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Quality assurance systems |
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On-site field testing and monitoring for quality
· Representative sampling of compost
· Measuring temperature
· Measuring moisture content
· Measuring oxygen
· Measuring pH
· Measuring compost maturity |
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On-site laboratory testing for quality
· Physical contamination testing
· pH
· EC - electrical conductivity
· Particle size grading
· Moisture content |
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Commercial laboratory testing for quality: recommended
tests and how to select an independent laboratory |
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Quality of biosolids: risk minimisation during
reprocessing |
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Manufacturing quality products: introduction
to Australian Standard AS/NZ 4422-1996 for playground surfacing |
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Producing quality compost: introduction to Australian
Standard AS 4454-2002 composts, soil conditioners and mulches |
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Manufacturing quality products from compost:
introduction to Australian Standard AS 3743-2002 for potting
mixes |
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Manufacturing quality products from compost:
introduction to Australian Standard AS 4419-2002 soils for landscaping
and garden use |
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Sample management for consistent analysis of
product quality
· Taking a representative
sample
· Packaging, storage and dispatch of compost
· Packaging, storage and dispatch of raw material
· Sample management protocol for laboratories |
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