Environmental waste management strategies and vermi transformation for sustainable development

Hajam, Younis Ahmad; Kumar, Rajesh; Kumar, Abhishek

doi:10.1016/j.envc.2023.100747

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“…It has diverse applications in other industries, apart from its ability to transform dairy waste into a profitable resource. The production of biosurfactants from dairy waste is an innovative and stimulating approach that promotes waste minimization and the adoption of eco-friendly methodologies, in response to the global demand for ecologically sustainable solutions to address ecological issues ( Hajam et al, 2023 ).…”

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Advancements in biosurfactant production using agro-industrial waste for industrial and environmental applications

Sundaram,

Govindarajan,

Vinayagam

et al. 2024

Front. Microbiol.

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The adverse effects of waste generation on the environment and public health have raised global concerns. The utilization of waste as a raw material to develop products with enhanced value has opened up novel prospects for promoting environmental sustainability. Biosurfactants obtained from agro-industrial waste are noteworthy due to their sustainability and environmental friendliness. Microorganisms have been employed to generate biosurfactants as secondary metabolites by making use of waste streams. The utilization of garbage as a substrate significantly reduces the expenses associated with the process. Furthermore, apart from reducing waste and offering alternatives to artificial surfactants, they are extensively employed in bioremediation, food processing, agriculture, and various other industrial pursuits. Bioremediation of heavy metals and other metallic pollutants mitigated through the use of bacteria that produce biosurfactants which has been the more recent research area with the aim of improving its quality and environmental safety. Moreover, the production of biosurfactants utilizing agricultural waste as a raw material aligns with the principles of waste minimization, environmental sustainability, and the circular economy. This review primarily focuses on the production process and various types of biosurfactants obtained from waste biomass and feedstocks. The subsequent discourse entails the production of biosurfactants derived from various waste streams, specifically agro-industrial waste.

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Advancements in biosurfactant production using agro-industrial waste for industrial and environmental applications

Sundaram,

Govindarajan,

Vinayagam

et al. 2024

Front. Microbiol.

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“…All processes occurring during earthworm digestion contribute to a more homogeneous organic material [33]. Furthermore, earthworm activity enhances aeration through the creation of burrows and tunnels that improve oxygen circulation, helping prevent anaerobic conditions and gradually lowering the substrate's carbon-to-nitrogen (C:N) ratio, optimizing conditions for decomposition [34].…”

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Vermicomposting as a Valorization Solution to the Winery Sector By-Products

Nascimento-Gonçalves,

Azevedo,

Lopes

et al. 2024

Agronomy

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Winemaking is one of the most relevant socio-economic activities in the world, particularly in countries such as Portugal, generating substantial amounts of by-products across its various phases. Managing these by-products presents significant environmental, ecological, and economic challenges. Vermicomposting, the use of earthworms to process and transform organic wastes into nutrient-rich end-products, provides a viable alternative for waste management within the wine sector. This bioprocess also produces vermicompost that enhances soil health and fosters optimal conditions for plant growth, thereby promoting resilient and sustainable viticulture practices. This review explores the various by-products produced by the vine and wine industry, highlighting the potential of vermicomposting. Remarkably, grape marc, the primary solid waste of the winemaking process, has been the most commonly vermicomposted material. In contrast, other vineyard and wine cellar by-products have been comparatively underutilized and understudied in this context. However, we hypothesize that all vine and wine industry by-products have vermicomposting potential, allowing for the production of fertilizers and soil amendments. This approach aligns with the principles of the circular economy, ensuring that all materials stemming from viticulture and wine production are valued and reused, thereby contributing to enhanced sustainability and the preservation of resources like soil.

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“…Any substance or byproduct that has been discarded since it is no longer needed or valuable is known as waste. Rapid industrialization and urbanization makes more difficult to manage waste since it puts more stress on the infrastructure for managing such a large quantity of municipal solid waste (Hajam et al, 2023).…”

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Trichoderma Viride-mediated Bioconversion: A Promising Approach for Recycling of Household Kitchen Waste

Rahman,

Hajam

2024

JAZ

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Management of waste has become challenging issue for mankind to resolve. From diverse routes enormous quantities of waste are generated every day, the majority of waste is dumped on roadways, in open spaces, or near water bodies (such as streams, rivers, or drainage systems) or on the roadways, which is the main cause for polluting of the environment. Present study was designed to investigate different recycling approaches to remediate the kitchen waste into organic manure. Various experimental sets were designed to investigate the rate of decomposition of kitchen waste with different mixtures viz Set‑I (Kitchen waste:Dung), set‑II (Kitchen waste: Rice straw), Set‑III (Kitchen waste:Dung: Rice straw), Set‑IV (Kitchen waste:Dung+Trichoderma viride), Set‑V (Kitchen waste:Rice straw+Trichoderma viride) and Set‑V (Kitchen waste:Dung:Rice straw+Trichoderma viride). Results of the present study revealed that all the experimental sets showed ability to recycle the kitchen waste into organic manure. However significantly higher rate decomposition was observed in set-IV (KW: D+Trichoderma viride) such as change in physical features (color, odour, loss of weight and volume). Therefore, kitchen waste mixed with cow dung and Trichoderma was found to be the most suitable medium for the decomposition of kitchen waste. This method can be used for the recycling of other types of biodegradable waste to develop alternative organic fertilizer for agriculture purposes.

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Environmental waste management strategies and vermi transformation for sustainable development

Cited by 38 publications

References 147 publications

Advancements in biosurfactant production using agro-industrial waste for industrial and environmental applications

Advancements in biosurfactant production using agro-industrial waste for industrial and environmental applications

Vermicomposting as a Valorization Solution to the Winery Sector By-Products

Trichoderma Viride-mediated Bioconversion: A Promising Approach for Recycling of Household Kitchen Waste

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