compost heap Articles
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CG Coir pots – An environmentally friendly alternative to plastic pots
From cell phones and computers to water bottles and bags, plastic has moulded society in many ways that make life both easier and safer. However, this ease of living has come at a huge environmental cost. Since mass production of plastic began in the 1940’s it has grown to become an essential item in the society. More than 280 million tons of plastic were manufactured in 2012. In fact, ...
By CoirGreen
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Relative efficacy of two methods of vermicomposting for bio-degradation of organic wastes
Two methods of vermicomposting were used for the bio-degradation of organic wastes, viz., the pit method and the heap method. The efficacy of these two methods was compared under field conditions over three seasons (winter, summer and rainy) by using one of the most promising composting worm species, Eisenia fetida. One hundred adult earthworms (Eisenia fetida) were released in each pit and heap. ...
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Composting: Art and science of organic waste conversion to a valuable soil resource
Raw organic materials such as grass clippings and manure are transformed into stable soil-like humic compounds through decomposition in the composting process. Composting is an age-old practice found in various settings, ranging from domestic to industrial. Compost maker machine is becoming an increasingly practical method of organic waste disposal when landfills reach capacity ...
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