vermicomposting

VERMICOMPOSTING Yard and food waste make up a major component of solid waste in most municipalities throughout the United States. Although much of this organic waste can be recycled in the backyard using traditional aerobic backyard composting techniques,... More

VERMICOMPOSTING Yard and food waste make up a major component of solid waste in most municipalities throughout the United States. Although much of this organic waste can be recycled in the backyard using traditional aerobic backyard composting techniques, these techniques are not appropriate for apartment dwellers and are often inconvenient, particularly during bad weather in the winter. Vermicomposting, or composting with earthworms, is an excellent technique for recycling food waste in the apartment as well as composting yard wastes in the backyard. The actual breakdown of organic materials is accomplished by a wide variety of microorganisms. Managing the composting process for peak effectiveness can be seen as making sure that this vast workforce of tiny labourers is provided with everything that they need. These needs include: · a favorable carbon : nitrogen ratio · sufficient moisture · adequate oxygen C:N Ratio All organic materials contain carbon and many contain varying am Less