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

Generation of the huge amount of solid waste around the globe is a major ecological and
technical problem. Vermicomposting may be the viable option to handle solid waste in an …

The industry of mushroom cultivation uses a wide variety of lignocellulosic waste and is
considered a very efficient way to recycle agro-residues and to produce food. This activity …

Vermicomposting has been arising as an innovative ecotechnology for the conversion of
various types of wastes into vermicompost. Vermicompost is humus like, finely granulated …

This paper reports the vermicomposting of food industry sludges (FIS) mixed with different
organic wastes employing Eisenia fetida. A total of 10 vermicomposting units containing …

Purpose Solid waste management has become a serious global problem. There is a strong
need to recycle them as these wastes are rich in plant nutrients and soil conditioners. The …

Mushroom waste substrates are highly resistant lignocellulosic wastes that are commercially
produced by industries after harvesting. These wastes produce large environmental …

Worldwide edible mushroom production on agro-industrial residues comprises of more than
11 million tons of fresh mushrooms per year. For 1 kg of mushrooms there is 5 kg of spent …

Pleurotus ostreatus is one of the most cultivated mushrooms in the Czech Republic. The
production of 1 kg of mushrooms generates about 5 kg of spent mushroom substrate. A …

Recycling of organic wastes through vermicompost production reduces the waste disposal
into the environment and avoids the overusage of chemical fertilizers. The purpose of this …