Optimizing Composting And Soil Fertility: A Sustainable Waste Management Strategy

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Hauptverfasser: Ananya K Jinesh, Dr.Jinesh K S
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author Ananya K Jinesh
Dr.Jinesh K S
author_facet Ananya K Jinesh
Dr.Jinesh K S
contents <p><em>Effective biodegradable waste management is a cornerstone of sustainable urban and peri-urban living. To strengthen this capability at the source, this study emphasizes a strategic modification of conventional pipe composting into a perforated pipe design, aimed at enhancing aeration, accelerating decomposition, and promoting localized nutrient cycling. With enhanced aeration and direct soil contact, the method significantly accelerates the breakdown of organic matter. A comparative longitudinal study over two composting cycles demonstrated that perforated systems achieved up to 92.9% volume reduction within six weeks—nearly three times faster than conventional pipe compost. Additionally, proximity-based nutrient uptake was observed in Lantana camara plants, indicating potential for integrated soil enrichment. The system’s simplicity, low maintenance, and adaptability to household and small-scale agricultural contexts make it a viable solution for sustainable urban and peri-urban waste treatment. These findings highlight the dual advantages of perforated pipe composting—efficient biodegradation and localized nutrient cycling—providing a scalable pathway toward sustainable waste management.</em></p>
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spellingShingle Optimizing Composting And Soil Fertility: A Sustainable Waste Management Strategy
Ananya K Jinesh
Dr.Jinesh K S
Waste Management
Waste Management/instrumentation
Waste management system
Waste Management/methods
Pipe Composting
Waste Composting
Environmental sustainability
sustaibability
<p><em>Effective biodegradable waste management is a cornerstone of sustainable urban and peri-urban living. To strengthen this capability at the source, this study emphasizes a strategic modification of conventional pipe composting into a perforated pipe design, aimed at enhancing aeration, accelerating decomposition, and promoting localized nutrient cycling. With enhanced aeration and direct soil contact, the method significantly accelerates the breakdown of organic matter. A comparative longitudinal study over two composting cycles demonstrated that perforated systems achieved up to 92.9% volume reduction within six weeks—nearly three times faster than conventional pipe compost. Additionally, proximity-based nutrient uptake was observed in Lantana camara plants, indicating potential for integrated soil enrichment. The system’s simplicity, low maintenance, and adaptability to household and small-scale agricultural contexts make it a viable solution for sustainable urban and peri-urban waste treatment. These findings highlight the dual advantages of perforated pipe composting—efficient biodegradation and localized nutrient cycling—providing a scalable pathway toward sustainable waste management.</em></p>
title Optimizing Composting And Soil Fertility: A Sustainable Waste Management Strategy
topic Waste Management
Waste Management/instrumentation
Waste management system
Waste Management/methods
Pipe Composting
Waste Composting
Environmental sustainability
sustaibability
url https://doi.org/10.64252/9344z958