Abstract: Herein we describe embodiments of shotgun shells, methods for loading such shotgun shells, and methods for using them. In some embodiments, the shotgun shells utilize a multi-component wad system with a biodegradable powder wad that stays intact through the firing process, and a separate and chemically distinct biodegradable shot wad that breaks apart within one meter after being shot out of the barrel of a shotgun. A clean release of the shot can be obtained, providing both high performance and biodegradability. The biodegradable shot wad can be a biodegradable polyester.

Abstract: Herein we describe embodiments of shotgun shells, methods for loading such shotgun shells, and methods for using them. In some embodiments, the shotgun shells utilize a multi-component wad system with a biodegradable powder wad that stays intact through the firing process, and a separate and chemically distinct biodegradable shot wad that breaks apart within one meter after being shot out of the barrel of a shotgun. A clean release of the shot can be obtained, providing both high performance and biodegradability. The biodegradable shot wad can be a biodegradable polyester.

Abstract: Herein we describe embodiments of shotgun shells, methods for loading such shotgun shells, and methods for using them. In some embodiments, the shotgun shells utilize a multi-component wad system with a biodegradable powder wad that stays intact through the firing process, and a separate and chemically distinct biodegradable shot wad that breaks apart within one meter after being shot out of the barrel of a shotgun. A clean release of the shot can be obtained, providing both high performance and biodegradability. The biodegradable shot wad can be a biodegradable polyester.

Abstract: A wad-less shotshell ammunition cartridge may, if desired, have the hull inserted into a cup shaped metal head bottom portion. The hull is pressed into the cup shaped metal bottom portion. The primer is inserted into the center of cup. A measured amount of appropriate propellant is poured into the open end of hull. The measured amount of propellant. An amount of granulated obturating medium is poured into the open end of hull over the propellant. A selectively measured amount of spherically shaped projectiles are poured into the hull. A solid projectile is substituted for the spherically shaped projectiles. A packing tool presses the air out of the mixture of granulated obturating medium, spherically shaped projectiles and propellant. The air is pressed out of the mixture then the projectile is packed into the hull. The packing tool is removed and the open end of hull is reverse rolled and sealed.

Abstract: A wad-less shotshell ammunition cartridge may, if desired, have the hull inserted into a cup shaped metal head bottom portion. The hull is pressed into the cup shaped metal bottom portion. The primer is inserted into the center of cup. A measured amount of appropriate propellant is poured into the open end of hull. The measured amount of propellant. An amount of granulated obturating medium is poured into the open end of hull over the propellant. A selectively measured amount of spherically shaped projectiles are poured into the hull. A solid projectile is substituted for the spherically shaped projectiles. A packing tool presses the air out of the mixture of granulated obturating medium, spherically shaped projectiles and propellant. The air is pressed out of the mixture then the projectile is packed into the hull. The packing tool is removed and the open end of hull is reverse rolled and sealed.

Abstract: Ammunition, such as shotshells used in waterfowl hunting, have indicia applied to substantially all of the external surface to reduce glare normally a problem in conventional ammunition. The indicia, such as a camouflage pattern, is applied either through the use of inkjet printing directly on the shotshell surface or through the application of a heat transfer sleeve to which the indicia has been previously applied. The process of applying the camouflage pattern may be incorporated into the manufacture of the ammunition or may be operable as a standalone process used for pre-manufactured ammunition.

Abstract: A biodegradable compost bin comprises a housing made of an organic membrane which may be folded into a relatively small, compact shape for ease of storage and shipment and easily popped open when ready to use. The housing has opposite open ends, one of which is adapted to be positioned on a supporting surface so that the housing forms an enclosure for receipt of the compostable waste materials through the upper open end.