Authors : Kalpana Kulkarni, Vishakha Kulkarni
Page Nos : 40-45
Description :
Wastes are“substances or objects which are disposed of or are intended to be disposed of or
are required to be disposed of by the provisions of the law. waste is classified on the basis of
their properties .it is mainly classified in to Bio-degradable and non bio-degradable waste
.Composting is very common method of utilizing wastes Most advances in the field of
composting of wastewater residual is a bio-thermal aerobic process .In this processes the
organic portion of the residuals are decomposed. Another upcoming advance in the field of
composting is achieved by conversion of organic kitchen wastes into competitive organic
fertilizer which is comparable to the manure in terms of its nutrient contents. Drying the
biodegradable municipal solid wastes so as to use as animal feed. Production of Biodiesel
from waste vegetable oil .combustion, incineration, recycling glass and plastic are some
methods of utilisation of non biodegradable waste.
Keywords: bio-degradable, non bio-degradable, composting, manure, incineration, waste
