Microbial Bio-Composting as a Sustainable Approach to Biodegradable Waste Management: A Framework for Environmental Conservation
S. Arul Diana Christie*
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science for Women, New Sidhapudhur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 044), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Biodegradable waste, Environmental sustainability, Microbial bio-composting, Solid waste management
Abstract
There are several issues in the solid waste management sectors in India because of growing population and fast urbanization, besides poor infrastructure. Inadequate waste disposal in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) poses great danger to the environment and the health of the people, thus categorizing this environmental concern as a hot potato. Organic waste management can be enhanced through microbial bio-composting because a large amount of waste found in IHR is biodegradable. This literature investigates the practice of microbially assisted composting of food waste within a biocomposting facility. This review covers the benefits of this innovative waste treatment technique and particularly draws attention to existing problems with wider adoption of this technology in rural or ecologically sensitive areas. Due to its potential of improving soil health minimizing landfill requirements and curtailing GHG emissions MBCT is one of the waste management strategies that is required for the sustainable development of the Indian heterogeneous and complex environment.
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