Overview
Our ESW chapter at the University of Guelph has an exciting announcement... We are launching a new project called Scraps to Soil! We aim to design and build a solar powered composting system to be implemented on campus and in future, around the community. Our hope is to reduce the amount of food waste on campus and to help provide nutrient rich soil for the gardens. The system will be using renewable solar energy to turn which will reduce the amount of labor required for maintenance and upkeep. This main frame of this design will consist of 2x4s and a rain barrel. In order to speed up the composting process and allow for aeration, the barrel needs to turn approximately 2-3 times a week. We plan to use a solar panel to power the motor that will then turn the barrel using a gearbox and chain. This new project will be a great way to educate students on the importance of composting and will contribute to making our campus more sustainable. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to design and construct this system!
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