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Among the goals of environmentally sound waste treatment is the
recycling of organic wastes. The most practiced options are
composting and anaerobic digestion, both processes being carried
out by microorganisms. This book provides an overview of the
various ways microbes are doing their job and gives the reader an
impression of their potential. The sixteen chapters of this book
summarize the advantages and disadvantages of treatment processes,
whether they are aerobic like composting or work without oxygen
like anaerobic digestion for biogas (methane) production. These
chapters show the potential of microorganisms to create valuable
resources from otherwise wasted materials. These resources include
profitable organic, humus-like soil conditioners or fertilizer
components which are often suppressive to plant diseases. Composts
may thus improve soil carbon sequestration, or support sustainable
agriculture by reducing the need for mineral fertilizers or
pesticides. If anaerobic digestion is used, the biogas produced may
replace fossil fuels. Thus, proper biological waste treatment with
the help of microorganisms should contribute to a reduction of
anthropogenic greenhouse gas production.
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