Compost preparation practice using horticultural waste and carob sawdust
Improper disposal of organic solid waste (OSW) can result in health and environmental issues. Composting is proposed as an alternative to reduce the negative environmental impact caused by inadequate management of organic solid waste. It also enables the waste to be used as raw material, converting...
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Instituto Agrotécnico "Pedro M. Fuentes Godo" - Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias (UNNE)
2025
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| Sumario: | Improper disposal of organic solid waste (OSW) can result in health and environmental issues. Composting is proposed as an alternative to reduce the negative environmental impact caused by inadequate management of organic solid waste. It also enables the waste to be used as raw material, converting it into a valuable product for agriculture and landscaping known as compost. The process transforms fresh, heterogeneous organic substrates into stabilized organic matter, carbon dioxide, water, and minerals. It must be completely aerobic, with an optimal C/N ratio between 25/1 and 35/1, generating a considerable amount of heat in theprocess. Optimal humidity is necessary for maximum efficiency, as excessive humidity displaces air from the pores and induces undesirable anaerobiosis. The use of compost has beneficial effects on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the soil. In this study, three compost piles of approximately 1m3 each were built in covered wooden containers and managed using different techniques. The three composting methods resulted in contrasting differences in the characteristics of the final product. |
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