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Wisconsin DNR Recycling Excellence Award Winner

D&D Products, Inc., home to Aquarius Systems, has been recognized with a Recycling Excellence Award for outstanding efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle in their manufacturing and office operations.

From recycling ink cartridges, electronics, scrap metal, and shipping materials to providing reusable mugs, low-flow faucets, and energy-efficient lighting, the company takes a company-wide approach to sustainability. Even small measures—like reusing dehumidifier water for plants—demonstrate their commitment to environmental stewardship.

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Mechanical Harvesting an Economical Choice

Aquatic vegetation can hurt water quality, recreation, tourism, property values, and communities financially. Mechanical harvesting may seem expensive upfront, but over a 10–30 year lifetime, it’s highly cost-effective. Harvesters use little fuel, require minimal maintenance, and even have resale value. Properly maintained equipment can last decades, making mechanical harvesting a smart long-term investment.

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This 30 year old Aquatic Plant Harvester is still operational and in use.

This 30 year old Aquatic Plant Harvester is still operational and in use.

Advantages of Aquatic Weed Harvesting

Mechanical harvesting of aquatic weeds offers many benefits over chemical control or doing nothing. It provides immediate relief from nuisance plants, improves navigation and recreation, removes excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, and leaves living plants behind to continue supporting oxygen and habitat. Harvesting also reduces muck buildup, improves fishing access, and creates compostable vegetation for soil enrichment.

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Aquatic weed harvester removing water hyacinth