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Organic Farming

and Waste
Management:
Exploring Wet
Waste
Management
This presentation explores the use of wet waste management in
organic farming and its potential for rural communities and
campuses.

by Madhumitha
Introduction to Organic Farming and Waste
Management
1 Organic Farming 2 Waste Management 3 Wet Waste
Principles
Includes effective methods for Comprises biodegradable
Focuses on sustainable handling and processing waste materials like food scraps,
practices, minimizing chemical materials, reducing vegetable peelings, and fruit
inputs and promoting soil environmental impact. waste.
health.
Organic Farming
Benefits of Organic Farming Organic Farming Practices Challenges of Organic
Farming
• Enhanced soil health • Composting
• • • Higher labor costs
Reduced pesticide residues Crop rotation
• • • Potential for lower yields
Improved biodiversity Natural pest control
• Limited availability of organic
inputs
Challenges of Waste Disposal in Rural Areas
Limited Awareness
Lack of Infrastructure
Lack of knowledge about sustainable waste management
Limited access to proper waste collection and disposal facilities. practices.

1 2 3

Open Dumping
Improper waste disposal leads to environmental pollution and
health risks.
Benefits of Wet Waste
Management
Nutrient Recovery Reduced Landfill Waste
Composting converts wet Diverting organic waste
waste into valuable from landfills reduces
fertilizer. methane emissions.

Resource Conservation
Reusing organic waste promotes a circular economy.
Composting as a Solution for Organic Waste
Aerobic Decomposition
Microorganisms break down organic matter in the presence of oxygen.

Nutrient-Rich Compost
The end product is a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

Various Composting Methods


Includes bin composting, vermicomposting, and bokashi composting.
Implementing Wet Waste
Management in
Neighboring Villages
Step Action

1 Community Engagement

2 Infrastructure Development

3 Training and Education

4 Waste Collection and Sorting

5 Composting and Distribution


Integrating Wet Waste Management on Campus

Waste Separation On-Campus Food Waste Reduction Education and


Composting Awareness
Designated bins for organic Implement strategies to
waste. Set up composting facilities minimize food waste in Promote awareness about
for processing waste. dining halls. sustainable waste
management practices.
Potential Environmental and Economic Impact

Improved Soil Health Reduced Greenhouse Gas Economic Opportunities


Emissions
Compost enriches the soil with Compost can be sold as a valuable
nutrients, promoting plant growth Diverting organic waste from product, generating income for
and reducing reliance on fertilizers. landfills reduces methane communities and businesses.
emissions, combating climate
change.
Conclusion and Next Steps
Wet waste management offers a promising solution for organic farming and waste disposal in rural areas and
campuses. By implementing sustainable practices, we can reduce environmental impact and create a more
sustainable future.

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