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Green@Community: Development of Hong Kong's Community Recycling Network
Green@Community, managed by Hong Kong's Environmental Protection Department, is a comprehensive recycling initiative. Launched in 2013 and expanded across all 18 districts, the program includes 11 ...
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Advances in Aeration Techniques and Parameters in Aerobic Composting
Aeration is crucial in aerobic composting, influencing temperature, microbial activity, gas composition, moisture removal, and product quality. The main methods are natural, passive, and forced aer...
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Understanding Organic Fertilizers: Essential Components of Sustainable Agriculture
Organic fertilizers, derived from natural materials, play a vital role in sustainable agriculture by enhancing soil fertility and providing essential nutrients to crops. They come in various forms,...
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The Journey of Kitchen Waste: From Origins to Sustainable Solutions
Composting involves microorganisms like bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, and microfauna breaking down organic waste. Bacteria decompose most organic matter, actinomycetes handle complex materials, f...
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Smart Solutions for Sustainable Kitchen Waste Management
Kitchen waste, including food scraps and organic refuse from homes and businesses, presents environmental challenges due to its high moisture content and decay potential. However, with smart food w...
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The Concept and Role of Organic Fertilizers in Modern Agriculture
Organic fertilizers, derived from organic matter, provide essential nutrients to crops, improve soil structure, and promote microbial activity, making them vital for sustainable agriculture. Types ...
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South Korea's Food Waste Management: Policies, Methods, Risks, and Costs
South Korea's innovative food waste management has evolved from landfill dumping to resource utilization, converting waste into fertilizers and biogas. This system, bolstered by stringent policies ...
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Soil Microorganisms and Soil Metabolism: Interactions and Implications
Soil microorganisms play a critical role in soil metabolism, influencing nutrient cycling, soil structure, and climate regulation. They drive key processes like nitrogen fixation and organic matter...
Role and Application of Microorganisms in Organic Solid-Waste Composting
Microorganisms play a vital role in aerobic composting, driving processes such as decomposition and humus formation through stages of heating, high temperature, cooling, and maturation. Kitchen was...