Composting Vermicomposting Martin Wafler seecon international gmbh Composting

Composting & Vermicomposting Martin Wafler, seecon international gmbh Composting & Vermicomposting

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Find this presentation and more on: www. sswm. info. Contents 1. Composting 2. Vermicomposting 3. Applicability 4. Advantages and disadvantages Composting & Vermicomposting 3

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Find this presentation and more on: www. sswm. info. 1. Composting Why composting? • about 70 % of municipal waste is normally organic • organic waste can cause problems of smell, leachate, gas, and stray animals in landfills • recycling at source is most economic and environment friendly method of waste management • simple methods available • compost is valuable resource for farmers • composting at source keeps inorganic waste clean and makes it easier for recycling Composting & Vermicomposting 5

Find this presentation and more on: www. sswm. info. 1. Composting Concept • process of decomposition of organic waste by micro-organism • natural process (be made faster and more effective by mixing various types of waste and adjusting moisture, temperature and aeration) • contains NPK and other plant nutrients including micro-organisms steps of composting: • prepaeration (converting waste into raw material) • production of compost • marketing Source: adapted from ENPHO Composting & Vermicomposting 6

Find this presentation and more on: www. sswm. info. 1. Composting Preparation • • • waste collection sorting into organic and inorganic reduce size if necessary adjust moisture content starters/additives adjust C: N ratio Source: adapted from ENPHO Composting & Vermicomposting 7

Find this presentation and more on: www. sswm. info. 1. Composting C/N-ratio in various substrates Source: adapted from ENPHO Composting & Vermicomposting 8

Find this presentation and more on: www. sswm. info. 1. Composting Compost preparation • place prepared waste in piles, windrows, chamber or bins • turn the compost regularly or arrange other ways to aerate the waste • regularly monitor temperature & moisture Source: adapted from ENPHO Composting & Vermicomposting 9

Find this presentation and more on: www. sswm. info. 1. Composting Temperature during composting process Source: adapted from ENPHO Composting & Vermicomposting 10

Find this presentation and more on: www. sswm. info. 1. Composting Finishing & Marketing • screening & packaging • marketing strategy ◦ product - quality - packaging ◦ price - main distributor - Consumer ◦ place - distribution network ◦ promotion - mass communication - interpersonal communication Source: adapted from ENPHO Composting & Vermicomposting 11

Find this presentation and more on: www. sswm. info. 1. Composting Home composting options Source: adapted from ENPHO Composting & Vermicomposting 12

Find this presentation and more on: www. sswm. info. 1. Composting at community & municipal level Composting & Vermicomposting 13

Find this presentation and more on: www. sswm. info. 1. Composting Important points to remember • separate waste at source. Glass in the waste can result in injuries • ensure proper C/N-ratio & chop waste in small pieces • ensure proper amount of water and air to avoid smell • prepare and implement proper marketing strategy (most compost projects fail because of poor marketing) • regularly monitor composting process Source: adapted from ENPHO Composting & Vermicomposting 14

Find this presentation and more on: www. sswm. info. Vermicomposting Composting & Vermicomposting 15

Find this presentation and more on: www. sswm. info. 2. Vermicomposting Concept Source: http: //www. yelmworms. com/_images/vermicomposting. gif Composting & Vermicomposting 16

Find this presentation and more on: www. sswm. info. 2. Vermicomposting How to do at home • • • prepare vessel or bin add 2 inches (5 cm) of bedding materials add worms cut waste into small pieces and put in the bin keep bin covered with a moist cloth put bin away from direct sunlight regularly check moisture harvest vermicompost every 3 to 4 months store harvested compost for 2 -3 weeks and then remove the young worms Source: adapted from ENPHO Composting & Vermicomposting 17

Find this presentation and more on: www. sswm. info. 3. Applicability Composting & vermicomposting • at source management of wet organic waste at household, community, and/or city level Composting & Vermicomposting 18

Find this presentation and more on: www. sswm. info. 4. Advantages and disadvantages Composting Advantages: Disadvantages: • recycling at source • waste segregation required • economic and environment friendly waste management • simple methods available • compost is valuable resource for gardeners/farmers Vermicomposting Advantages: Disadvantages: • see above • maintain proper environmental conditions for worms • selling of worms Composting & Vermicomposting 19

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