Essays about: "compost optimization"

Found 2 essays containing the words compost optimization.

1. 1. Characterization of Compost from Reusable Industrial Streams: : physical, Nutrient, and Microbial Properties

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Ellen Ek Moreau; [2023]
   Keywords : Spent mushroom compost; apple orchard waste; soil amendment; compost optimization; circular agriculture;

   Abstract : The increasing global population, combined with soil degradation, poses challenges to food security, and raises concerns about the excessive and long-term use of conventional fertilizers. Evaluating sustainable alternative by-products for their soil-improving properties could offer a potential solution, particularly for Swedish fruit producers who can tap into local waste streams as a circular source of plant nutrients. READ MORE

3. 2. Investigation and Optimization of Small-Scale Fecal Management : As a product from dry toilet solutions in off-grid Swedish holiday homes

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : ELLEN DANIELSSON; CHRISTOPHER LEKSTRÖM; [2021]
   Keywords : Latrine compost; Feces; Composting process; Product development; Prototyping; Product design; User-centered design; Human-centered design; Circular economy; System investigation; Sustainable development; Latrinkompost; Fekalier; Komposteringsprocess; Produktutveckling; Prototyp; Produktdesign; Användarcentrerad design; Cirkulär ekonomi; Systemundersökning; Hållbar utveckling;

   Abstract : In off-grid holiday homes, alternative toilet solutions are needed. There is a wide range of dry toilet systems, where urine-diverting systems and incineration toilets are common solutions. Urine-diverting dry toilets require that users need to manage generated fecal fractions. READ MORE