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CORNELL Composting
CORNELL Composting
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but we do hope we've assembled some useful information.
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Waste Management Institute.
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CORNELL Composting - Compost Microorganisms
Compost Microorganisms
The Phases of Composting
In the process of composting, microorganisms break down organic
matter and produce carbon dioxide, water, heat, and humus, the
relatively stable o...
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Compost Chemistry - Cornell Composting
Compost Chemistry
C/N Ratio
Of the many elements required for microbial decomposition, carbon and nitrogen are the most important. Carbon provides both an energy source and and the basic building bloc...
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Compost Guidelines Website
COMPOST USE GUIDELINES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Welcome to the Cornell Waste Management Institute's (CWMI)
Compost Use Guidelines and Specifications page. This site was created as part
of a proj...
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The Science and Engineering of Composting
Compost Engineering Fundamentals:
Composting Process Analysis:
Calculating VS and moisture losses[1]
Oxygen transport[2]
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Monitoring the Composting Process
Monitoring the Composting Process
As composting proceeds, a number of changes occur in its physical,
chemical, and biological characteristics. Monitoring some of these
variables will help you to...