Current understanding on industrial organic waste management by employing Eisenia fetida
by Tridip Boruah; Anannya Morang; Hemen Deka
International Journal of Environment and Pollution (IJEP), Vol. 67, No. 1, 2020

Abstract: Earthworms have the inherent capability of stabilising different organic waste materials of industrial as well as domestic origin. This review paper depicts the potential of epigeic earthworm species Eisenia fetida in the vermistabilisation of various industrial organic wastes such as silk industry waste, herbal pharmaceutical industry sludge, food industry sludge, milk processing industry sludge, tea factory coal ash, sugar mill sludge, cotton industrial waste, paper mill waste, and bio sludge of beverage industry. The analysis of results obtained clearly indicates the suitability of vermicomposting over conventional composting as an alternative technology for management, stabilisation and nutrient recovery from industrial organic waste.

Online publication date: Fri, 10-Jul-2020

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