Year 2017, Volume 2, Issue 3
| Year : | 2017 |
| Volume : | 2 |
| Issue : | 3 |
| Authors : | Erasmo VELÁZQUEZ CIGARROA, Laura Catalina OSSA CARRASQUILLA, Natalia Helena JARQUÍN SÁNCHEZ, Liberio VICTORINO RAMÍREZ |
| Title : | BIODIGESTER BALES: METHOD FOR THE ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF ORGANIC RESIDUES |
| Abstract : | The environmental and public health problems by inadequate management of organic waste continue to worsen in many parts of the world. The high rates of waste generation associated with deficiencies in collection and treatment services are a source of negative impacts; the inadequate disposition of the material bound to an incorrect separation causes proliferation of pest species, bad smells, toxic gases formation, fumes and dust that contribute to the contamination of the ecosystems. The cause of these problems that alter the quality of the environment and the health of the people is certainly of anthropic origin, because in nature, the recycling of nutrients is an essential function for life. In view of this scenario, it is proposed the implementation of an ecological method, alternative to traditional compost, which has been proven effective by developing it in higher education institutions and university. Among the benefits offered is the management of tons of organic material in small spaces, the sustainable use of waste derived from food consumed in schools, among others. Studies for the analysis and evaluation of the physicochemical and nutritional quality of the organic fertilizer obtained in different climatic conditions, from biodigester bales assembled in Medellín, Colombia and Texcoco, Mexico, showed favorable amounts of nutrients that benefit the growth of seedlings planted in the same bale or when applied as fertilizer in gardens and orchards. Therefore, the development of this proposal also benefits the urban and ecological agriculture areas. |
| For citation : | Cigarroa, E. V., Ossa Carrasquilla, L. C., Jarquín Sánchez, N. H., Ramírez, L. V. (2017). Biodigester bales: method for the ecological management of organic residues. AGROFOR International Journal, Volume 2. Issue No. 3. pp. 108-115. DOI: 10.7251/AGRENG1703108C |
| Keywords : | biodigester bale, organic fertilizer, sustainability, school |
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