BOSTON, Aug. 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Converted Organics Inc. (Nasdaq:COIN) has announced that Bethpage State Park, located in Farmingdale, NY, has expanded its use of Converted Organics liquid organic fertilizers as part of a standard, on-going maintenance program on all of its golf courses. Bethpage is a mecca for public golf and features five 18-hole regulation courses, including the world-renowned Black Course, which was the site of the U.S. Open Championship in both 2002 and 2009.
After achieving successful results with Converted Organics' liquid fertilizers on the Green Course in 2009, Bethpage Golf Course Superintendent Andrew Wilson expanded application to all courses in 2010. Converted Organics Turf BlendTM 6-0-0, being used on all greens and tees, provides nutritional and disease suppression benefits, while Converted OrganicsTM LC 1-1-1 is being used on all fairways for the suppression of foliar diseases.
"We are pleased that a world-class complex such as Bethpage has acknowledged the strength of our liquid fertilizer products and is achieving meaningful fertility and disease suppression results with this new program," said David A. Flannery, Converted Organics' VP of Marketing. "Andrew Wilson is widely regarded among course superintendents as a leader in the area of environmental sustainability. His decision to expand the use of Converted Organics' LC 6-0-0 and LC 1-1-1 products following last year's effective program on Bethpage Green speaks to the quality of our products and their ability to deliver championship quality turf while improving the environmental footprint of the complex."
About Converted Organics Inc.
Converted Organics Inc. (Nasdaq:COIN) (www.convertedorganics.com) is dedicated to producing high-quality, all-natural, organic soil amendment and fertilizer products through food waste recycling. The Company uses its proprietary High Temperature Liquid Composting (HTLC) system, a proven, state-of-the-art microbial digestion technology, to process various biodegradable food wastes into dry pellet and liquid concentrate organic fertilizers that help grow healthier food and improve environmental quality. Converted Organics sells and distributes its environmentally-friendly fertilizer products in the retail, professional turf management, and agribusiness markets.
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About Bethpage State Park Golf Courses
Bethpage State Park features five 18-hole regulation golf courses including the Black Course which was the site of the US Open in 2002 and 2009. Approximately 300,000 rounds are played annually on the five courses at Bethpage, all of which start from the Clubhouse area. In addition to golf, visitors to the park may utilize the tennis courts, hiking trails, bridle path, picnic area for additional recreational activities.
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