Composting

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Composting is the aerobic (=oxygen using) decomposition and stabilisation of solid organic materials by aerobic organisms. This process can be done under controlled conditions (=optimal conditions and environmentally safe) but also occurs in and on ground where solid organic materials are supplied with oxygen, moist and the right temperature. The created compost should be a stabile and hygienic substance witch is rich in humus en looks like soil.

Purpose

The purpose of the composting process is the removal of the biodegradable part of the organic waste. This process reduces the biodegradable fraction, volume, mass and humidity of the original waste, and transforms it into a valuable soil conditioner that can be used in gardening and agricultural goals.

The conversion process

Factors affecting the composting process

Organism active during composting

Process design