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The Effect of Green Waste Composting on the Concentration and Composition of Ambient Bioaerosols [PDF]

, 2010
The emission and dispersal of bioaerosols from commercial composting facilities has become an issue of increasing concern over the past decade, as historical evidence links bioaerosol exposure to negative human health impacts.
Pankhurst, Louise J.
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Progress towards a best practice method for modelling dispersion of bioaerosols from composting facilities [PDF]

, 2007
The promotion of composting in the UK as a sustainable waste management option has led to concerns regarding exposure of the public to potentially harmful emissions of airborne micro-organisms or bioaerosols.
Drew, Gillian H., Tyrrel, Sean F., Taha, Mohd Pauze M., Jordinson, Greg M., Tamer Vestlund, Asli, Smith, Richard, Longhurst, Philip J., Pollard, Simon J. T.   +7 more
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Thermogravimetry Applicability in Compost and Composting Research: A Review [PDF]

Applied Sciences, 2021
Composting could be a suitable solution to the correct treatment and hygienization of several organic waste, producing compost that can be used in agriculture. The evolution and maturity of this process has been studied using a variety of techniques. One very promising technique for these studies is thermogravimetric analysis.
Manuel Jesús Díaz, Mercedes Ruiz-Montoya, Alberto Palma, M.-Violante de-Paz   +3 more
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Open windrow composting of polymers: An investigation into the rate of degradation of polyethylene [PDF]

, 2004
The compostability of degradable polymers under open windrow composting conditions is explored within this paper. Areas for consideration were the use of, and impacts of, degradable polyethylene (PE) sacks on the composting process and the quality of the
Bulson, H, Davis, G, Billett, EH, Read, A, Harrison, DJ   +4 more
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Effect of Compost Maker on Composting and Compost Quality

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2020
Compost and its liquid product can be used as an organic fertiliser. Bulking agent, microbial inoculants or compost maker can be added to improve the composting process. Compost maker is an organic substance that speeds up the composting process. It contains microorganisms that can speed up the degradation process and reduce the odour emitted during ...
Ahmad Sanadi, Nur Farzana, Lee, Chew Tin, Ibrahim, Norahim, Klemes, Jirí Jaromír, Li, Chunjie, Gao, Yueshu   +5 more
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Composting and compost application in China [PDF]

Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2000
The current situation of municipal solid waste (MSW) and sewage sludge production (in terms of volume as well as composition) in China is introduced. Composting and compost application in China are reviewed. In China, the production of municipal solid waste and sewage sludge is changing rapidly along with economic development.
Yuan-Song Wei, Yao-Bo Fan, Min-Jian Wang, Ju-Si Wang   +3 more
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Bioaerosol emissions from open windrow composting facilities : emission characterisation and dispersion modelling improvements [PDF]

, 2013
Bioaerosol emissions from open windrow composting facilities are becoming of increasing concern due to the negative health effects associated with bioaerosols, and the fact that emissions from open windrow facilities are not contained. Current bioaerosol
Douglas, Philippa
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The Effects of Chemical Fertilizers on Composting process of Pistachio Waste [PDF]

International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, 2023
Purpose A study was carried out on composting pistachio hull aided with chemical fertilizer. Recycling of pistachio wastes is one of the major agricultural way in pistachio producing country.Method The collected pistachio hull was allowed to decompose ...
Marieh Nadi, Mohamad Moradi, Najmeh Pakdaman, Ebrahim Sedaghati, Amanollah Javanshah   +4 more
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Endotoxin emissions from commercial composting activities [PDF]

, 2009
This paper describes an exploratory study of endotoxin emissions and dispersal from a commercial composting facility. Replicated samples of air were taken by filtration at different locations around the facility on 10 occasions. Measurements were made
Gillian H Drew, Pankhurst, Louise, Drew, Gillian H., Jackson, S, Deacon, L, Deacon, Lewis J., Jian Liu, Longhurst, Philip J., Longhurst, J, Longhurst, P, Simon Pollard, Liu, Jian, Tyrrel, Sean, Pankhurst, L, James Longhurst, Pankhurst, Louise J., Hayes, Enda T., Tyrrel, S, Sean Tyrrel, Drew, GH, Tyrrel, Sean F., Longhurst, James, Philip Longhurst, Jackson, Simon, Louise Pankhurst, Pollard, S, Pollard, Simon, Liu, J, Hayes, ET, Deacon, Lewis, Lewis Deacon, Enda T Hayes, Pollard, Simon J. T., Simon Jackson   +33 more
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Compost Quality of Compost Process Grass Waste with Composting Bin Method

Jurnal Presipitasi : Media Komunikasi dan Pengembangan Teknik Lingkungan, 2023
The increasing of organic waste can increase environmental pollution. This can be overcome by doing aerobic composting of organic waste. This was because the method includes a simple composting method in its application. The aim of this study is to analyze the quality of compost from grass waste.
Vivin Setiani, Ayu Nindyapuspa, Rizki Alifiya Nurbiyanti   +2 more
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