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BARWICKS Landscape Supplies at Mornington has launched a highly innovative, environmentally-friendly mulcher. The new Magnum Force mulcher will drastically reduce the amount of wood waste and scrap metal that ends up in landfills in Tasmania.  Minister Paula Wreidt observes the new mulcher in action. “The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, has supported the development of this new waste management and recycling service through a $50,000 grant,” said Minister for Economic Development and Tourism, Paula Wriedt. The mulcher can process wood waste, tyres and scrap metal and is the first of its kind in Tasmania. It will result in 90 per cent of the wood waste Barwicks currently deals with being recycled rather than going to landfill. The heavy duty magnets fitted to the mulcher separate large pieces of metal from the timber, which is then recycled and sold. The mulcher produces recycled products, such as wood waste, garden mulch and scrap metals, which can then be sold to supply industry with much-needed materials. Barwicks estimates that the new service will result in six new jobs and increase sales by over $1.5 million within two years. Ms Wriedt said Gunns Ltd has indicated its support for using the wood waste recycled by Barwicks’ mulcher to run the furnace at the Bell Bay Pulp Mill. “Barwicks’ ultimate aim is to establish a central location for the processing of the recycled wood waste for daily transport to Bell Bay,” Ms Wriedt said. “This is a great example of a Tasmanian company benefiting as a spin-off from the pulp mill project, perhaps in a way that many people may not have imagined. “A number of local councils have also indicated their support. “Through its new service Barwicks is leading the way in wood waste management and valuable metals recycling and should be congratulated for their contribution towards the economy and a better environment,” Ms Wriedt said.
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