Recycling putrescent waste through composting

Objective

The problem to be addressed is the difficulty of dealing safely, economically and in an environmentally friendly way with putrescent waste. A new concept in composting is a possible solution. This would allow a large reduction in the amount of organic waste, which is currently placed in landfill sites or incinerated while satisfying a growing market for fertilizer alternative and other inputs forth-organic food sector. Research on the new composting concept is required to devise the most suitable composting methods, to design the specialist equipment and to specify appropriate management systems. Prototype compost products will be tested and subject to consumer acceptance trials. The anticipated deliverable will be a composting system for putrescent wastes which provides composted products suitable for a defined range of markets

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › environmental biotechnology › bioremediation › compost
• engineering and technology › environmental engineering › waste management › waste treatment processes

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Topic(s)

• 1.1.1.-5. - Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

EAW - Exploratory awards

Coordinator

HINTON ORGANICS (WESSEX) LTD

Address

The High Street 1, Hinton Charterhouse
BA3 6AW Bath
United Kingdom

Participants (1)

BMM METALLBAU GMBH

Germany

Address

Egelmer Strafoe 12
39448 Westergein