Biodegradation of paper waste using Eisenia foetida by vermicomposting Technology

Mathivanan, Mahalakshmi; Saravanan, G Aravind Vishnu; Baji, Aravindh; Kumar, Jainendra

doi:10.1088/1755-1315/80/1/012051

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“…33 Waste degradation using earthworm Eisenia foetida through vermicomposting process is another potential way of waste management. 39 , 40 Another study depicted that the degradation of paper cup waste was accelerated through vermicomposting process with bacteria and earthworm Eudrillus eugeinea . 41 , 42 In recent years, the use of the cellulase enzyme obtained from the terrestrial snail C. aspersum ( 22 , 43 , 44 ) in degradation of varied types of paper wastes indicates the significance of the snails 45 in the bioremediation program of recovery and reuse of paper waste at a larger scale.…”

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“…Microbe-derived cellulose degrading enzymes are often utilized for the degeneration of paper materials. , The bacterial and fungal species isolated from the several metropolitan wastes produced considerable amount of glucose from the paper wastes . Waste degradation using earthworm Eisenia foetida through vermicomposting process is another potential way of waste management. , Another study depicted that the degradation of paper cup waste was accelerated through vermicomposting process with bacteria and earthworm Eudrillus eugeinea. , In recent years, the use of the cellulase enzyme obtained from the terrestrial snail C. aspersum ,, in degradation of varied types of paper wastes indicates the significance of the snails in the bioremediation program of recovery and reuse of paper waste at a larger scale.…”

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Biodegradation of Paper Wastes by Freshwater Snails: Implications for Management

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The different types of paper wastes constitute a major portion of municipal solid waste. The present study was aimed to justify the use of freshwater snails for the biological degradation of the paper waste and subsequent availability of cellulose from fecal matter. Three aquatic snails Racesina luteola , Indoplanorbis exustus , and Physella acuta were used to degrade newsprint, cardboard, and common writing paper as paper waste. The consumption of papers by the snail species was subjected to statistical analysis, and the results of Kruskal-Wallis test indicated a significant variation in the paper-specific consumption pattern ( K = 181.762, df = 2, p <0.0001) and no variation in the species-specific pattern. Among the three types of paper used for the study, cardboard was consumed at the highest rate (4.655 ± 0.401 mg per day), and the per capita consumption remained highest for the snail I. exustus (2.253 ± 0.273 mg per day). The microscopic images and SEM micrographs of the consumed paper revealed prominent grazing and scraping marks by the snails. The disintegration and relaxation of the papers after consumption indicated that they were on the pathway to degradation. The traditional way of degrading paper waste includes physical, chemical, or microbial treatment of paper pulp. This study represents a novel approach considering the freshwater snails as model organisms for the biodegradation process. Considerable amount of cellulose was present in the fecal samples, which can be extracted and purified for utilization as potent raw material.

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Biodegradation of Paper Wastes by Freshwater Snails: Implications for Management

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“…This classification showed that almost half of the mixtures studied (Table 2: 43.75%) also contained other materials besides urban waste (OFMSW) such as agricultural waste (manure, which is the preferred substrate for vermicomposting). However, vermicomposting of OFMSW is also possible with green waste (Tognetti et al 2008;Wani et al 2013) or shredded paper and cardboard (Hanc and Pliva 2013;Soobhany et al 2015b;Mathivanan et al 2017), which is an abundant resource in cities. According to Hogg et al, (2002), paper and cardboard represent up to 37% of MSW and food waste added to green waste represents up to 53% of MSW in different European countries.…”

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Vermicomposting of municipal solid waste as a possible lever for the development of sustainable agriculture. A review

Ducasse

Capowiez

Peigné

2022

Agron. Sustain. Dev.

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Continued population growth and urbanization as well as changing consumption patterns have led to an explosion in the amount of waste produced, especially in cities. To feed the world, we also need to increase agricultural production while limiting our impact on the environment. Part of the solution could be to recycle the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) as a resource for agriculture near cities with techniques such as vermicomposting, which uses earthworms to recycle organic waste into nutrient-rich vermicompost. The objective of this review was to examine (i) whether vermicomposting is appropriate for recycling OFMSW, (ii) the quality of the vermicompost produced, and (iii) the impact of this product on crops and soil parameters. We found that vermicomposting can be adapted for OFMSW recovery because the process is suitable for all the types of OFMSW (food, paper, and green waste). The vermicompost produced is both high in organic carbon (18.83% to 36.01%) and a potential fertilizer (1.16 to 2.58% N, 0.42% to 1.12% P and 0.61% to 2.05% K). A comparison with compost from the same types of OFMSW suggested that vermicompost is slightly more suitable for crop production with significantly lower C/N and pH and higher N and P. Vermicompost was actually found to have a better effect on plant growth than compost, suggesting that classical chemical analyses are not always sufficient to characterize the potential of organic amendments/fertilizers. Indeed, the application of vermicompost in the field leads to an increase in carbon storage, water retention, enzymatic and microbiological activity, and soil fauna abundance and diversity. Finally, we found that reports on the use of vermicompost from OFMSW are scarce and most studies focused on the process itself. Overall, our review synthesizes data and the interest in this technique and proposes perspectives for future studies.

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Sustainable Development of Organic Farming using Water Hyacinth Pontederia crassipes Over Vermitechnology by Eisenia fetida

Garwa,

Veerwal*

2024

Curr Agri Res Jour

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Our planet is really lovely, and there are plenty of living organisms here. Among these organisms, human beings are also contributing to the planet. However with a growing population of human beings, there is a growing need for food, which is entirely dependent on agriculture, several strategies have been employed to boost agricultural output, including inorganic fertilizers and synthetic pesticides. Inorganic fertilizers have largely enhanced productivity as well, but they also have several negative health impacts. However, continued use and reliance on these inputs has reduced crop productivity and deteriorated the quality of natural resources and the ecosystem. So, to overcome these problems and for sustainable development, long-term agricultural expansion may be achieved with organic farming while also preserving the environment. It may take time to switch from chemical to organic farming, which could reduce the farmer's profits. Our planet is really lovely, and there are plenty of living organisms here. Among these organisms, human beings are also contributing to the planet. However with a growing population of human beings, there is a growing need for food, which is entirely dependent on agriculture, several strategies have been employed to boost agricultural output, including inorganic fertilizers and synthetic pesticides. Inorganic fertilizers have largely enhanced productivity as well, but they also have several negative health impacts. However, continued use and reliance on these inputs has reduced crop productivity and deteriorated the quality of natural resources and the ecosystem. So, to overcome these problems and for sustainable development, long-term agricultural expansion may be achieved with organic farming while also preserving the environment. It may take time to switch from chemical to organic farming, which could reduce the farmer's profits. Advancements in organic farming, using Eisenia fetida to promote the vermicomposting of water hyacinth (wastewater weed) and employing more organic fertilizer while decreasing inorganic fertilizer usage in farming. However, the farmer will only make the changeover if he is persuaded that organic farming has long-term advantages over chemical farming. Vermicompost is a type of organic fertilizer, prepared from earthworms using various unused waste organic materials. It is an alternative source for increasing agriculture production. Many works have shown that vermicompost has beneficial effects on the environment. Various organic waste materials are used by earthworm species to form vermicompost. Water hyacinth poisons water bodies, turning pleasant water into unappealing water by emitting a foul smell. Most times, water hyacinths thrive in sewage water. Controlling this aquatic weed is a major issue, but it is easily solved through vermitechnology. Extremely, in our review study, we are going to give our concentrate on development of organic farming using vermicomposting.

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Biodegradation of paper waste using Eisenia foetida by vermicomposting Technology

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Biodegradation of Paper Wastes by Freshwater Snails: Implications for Management

Biodegradation of Paper Wastes by Freshwater Snails: Implications for Management

Vermicomposting of municipal solid waste as a possible lever for the development of sustainable agriculture. A review

Sustainable Development of Organic Farming using Water Hyacinth Pontederia crassipes Over Vermitechnology by Eisenia fetida

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