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WHAT IS AN ORGANIC WASTE COMPOSTER?

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  To understand this, we first need to understand Composting. In simpler terms, it is a method to convert solid organic waste into compost which in turn helps increase the fertility of the soil. In a more specific manner, it is a way to treat solid waste where microorganisms break down the organic material(waste) which helps the natural process of decay. Now an  Organic Waste Composter  is a device that helps decompose the organic waste into nutrient-rich humus or compost. In other words, it is not a substitute for natural decomposition, it just accelerates the process by controlling the natural conditions such as heat, humidity, and moisture. Most of the  Organic Waste Composter  in the market. It is typically a big box-like machine and consists of: In-built shredder :  It is used for shredding the waste which helps speed up the decomposition process. Mixing blade :  It is for mixing up the waste for the even distribution. Humidity sensor & heater...

WASTE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS AND ITS TECHNIQUES

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  What is  Waste Management ? Let’s start with the basics first. So generally, we can classify wastes into 4 major categories i.e. Industrial waste (scrap metals, trash, oil, solvents, chemicals, etc.), Domestic waste (fruits & vegetable peel, paper, cardboard, etc.) Commercial waste (Cafeteria waste, paper, cardboard, etc.) and Agricultural waste (crop residues, weeds, leaf litter, etc.).  Waste management  is the treatment process of these wastes that includes the following steps: Collection,  Transport,  Valorization, and  Disposal The main principles of waste management are: The most common & fundamental rule of waste management “3Rs rule” i.e. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Among them, the reduction should be our primary goal. It is the extended producer responsibility to add all the environmental costs as well as end-of-life disposal costs to the value of a product. Also, the “The polluter pays” principle which requires the waste generator to...