The high investment cost required by modern treatment technologies of hazardous sewage
sludge such as incineration and anaerobic digestion have discouraged their application by …

Vermicomposting is a non-thermophilic, boioxidative process that involves earthworms and
associated microbes. This biological organic waste decomposition process yields the …

Phosphorus is essential to life on Earth and frequently limits the productivity of ecosystems,
including agroecosystems. Currently, a substantial portion of the global human population …

The importance of biological processes in the management and recycling of organic wastes
has been widely recognized; this chapter deals with vermicomposting, which is one of the …

Exploring the dramatic growth and changes in the field of vermicomposting since 1988, this
comprehensive review assesses the advancements made in government-funded projects in …

Commercial potting media often contain substantial amounts of peat that was mined from
endangered bog and fen ecosystems. The main objectives of this study were to assess (1) …

Potential of an oriental composting earthworm: Perionyx excavatus (Perrier) to decompose
waste resources generated from agricultural practices (crop residues, farm yard manure …

Simple Summary Protein production for animal husbandry is a crucial ecological problem
because of its impact on the environment, as it requires water, energy, and land. These …

The growth, fecundity, and mortality of the epigeic earthworm Eisenia fetida, in a range of
different wastes were studied for more than one year in the laboratory. Separated, pre …

Vermicomposting and composting are efficient methods for converting solid wastes to useful
products. Incorporation of composts and vermicomposts into potting and container media is …