Question

Describe composting and vermicomposting as effective ways of managing biodegradable wastes.

Answer 1

Composting: Recycling organic wastes, such as vegetable peels, waste food and leaves, by burying them in compost pits is called composting. It is a simple and effortless method of recycling organic wastes. The biodegradable wastes are degraded by small microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi.

Vermicomposting: It is a type of composting in which a type of earthworm, often red worm, acts on the waste and degrades it. Red worms break down the organic matter into nutrient-rich manure and increase the fertility of soil.