BOSTON, Aug. 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Converted Organics Inc. (Nasdaq:COIN) today announced that its Converted Organics Turf Blend™ 6-0-0 liquid fertilizer is being used on Vineyard Golf Club in Edgartown, MA. The Vineyard Club, Martha's Vineyard's newest private golf course, has been recognized as one of the most environmentally sustainable courses in the United States.
Vineyard Club will be implementing a chemical-free course maintenance program centered around Converted Organics' Turf Blend 6-0-0, replacing all synthetic products with organic fertilizers and natural biostimulants. Jeff Carlson, Vineyard's Golf Course Superintendent, has been recognized by multiple industry publications and organizations for his environmental leadership among course superintendents.
"We are pleased that Vineyard Golf Club, one of the nation's leading sustainable courses, has recognized the strength of our Turf Blend 6-0-0 product and has selected it as the basis for its organic greens management program," said David A. Flannery, Vice President of Marketing for Converted Organics Inc. "We believe that our product is an ideal solution for the delivery of championship quality turf with a reduced environmental footprint and look forward to working with other courses around the country to implement organic turf maintenance programs."
Converted Organics Turf Blend™ 6-0-0 is the first liquid organic fertilizer capable of providing 100% of the nitrogen requirements for golf turf, while also reducing the incidence of dollar spot, brown patch and anthracnose. Converted Organics Turf Blend™ 6-0-0 is a high quality, fully pasteurized product that enables golf course superintendents to switch from synthetic to organic fertilizers without sacrificing championship quality turf.
About Converted Organics Inc.
Converted Organics (Nasdaq:COIN) (www.convertedorganics.com), based in Boston, MA, 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 Vineyard Golf Club
Founded in May of 2002, the Vineyard Golf Club is a private golf course located in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. As one of the most environmentally sensitive golf courses ever built in the United States, the Vineyard Golf Club is a unique and exciting venture. Nestled among 235 acres, it is the newest private golf course on the Island.
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