Optimization of a Vegetable Waste Composting Process with a Significant Thermophilic Phase

Cultivating Composting Culture Activities among Citizens and Its Beneficial to Prolong the Landfill Lifespan

“…For the first stage, fermentation solution (Effective Microorganisms (EM)) was made to culture bacteria. This fungal and bacteria cultures were added to accelerate the degradation process in the compost [2]. Two kilograms of brown sugar were mixed with 20 litres of water.…”

“…There are various methods in managing solid waste such as incinerator, Material Recovery Facility (MRF), landfill and also composting. Composting also known as an organic fertilizer producer through biological decomposition of organic waste that happened for centuries [2]. Composting is an environmentally friendly technology and can be an effectively waste management strategy especially for food waste [3].…”

Composting of EFB and POME Using a Step-feeding Strategy in a Rotary Drum Reactor: The Effect of Active Aeration and Mixing Ratio on Composting Performance

“…Moisture content affects microbial activity, as well as the physical structure, in the composting process, and thus has a central influence on the biodegradation of organic materials [18]. Previously reported optimum moisture contents for composting range is between 50% to 70% [19][20]. Excessive moisture content invites various problems such as anaerobic conditions in compost heap and loss of nutrients and pathogens in the form of leachate.…”

Evaluación de la degradación de materia orgánica mediante técnicas de visión artificial y sensores

“…La materia orgánica doméstica poco tiempo después de su generación comienza a degradarse, lo que trae consigo olores desagradables y presencia de organismos no deseados, por lo tanto, se han realizado investigaciones tendientes a evitar la putrefacción de la materia, para lo cual se aplica sobre estos microorganismos benéficos obtenidos de especies vegetales e inmovilizados en un material inerte, que conlleva a la fermentación de los residuos y no a una descomposición por lo tanto evitando la generación de gases, posteriormente son transformados en un material estable denominado compost que es una conversión biológica autocalentable, que genera productos finales adecuados, como fertilizantes, sustratos para el cultivo de hongos y biogás (metano) (Sarkar, Pal, & Chanda, 2016).…”