Composting in Brazil

Adriana De Schueler; Claudio Fernando Mahler

doi:10.15626/Eco-Tech.2003.061

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Adriana De Schueler Linnéuniversitetet
Claudio Fernando Mahler Linnéuniversitetet

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https://doi.org/10.15626/Eco-Tech.2003.061

Abstract

In order to reduce the volume of waste to be disposed ofin the landfills, and consequently
increase their lifetime, solutions such as incineration, pre treatment of the waste and
recycling are recommended. Composting is a method of recycling by using the organic
waste nutrients, which can be utilised for agricultural fertilisation and improvement of
soil structure by increasing its capacity to resist erosion. Many composting factories were
built in Brazil, but few of them are still working adequately. Selection of a method
depends on factors like waste characteristics, environmental, economic and social
conditions of the place where it will be constructed and the organisation of the state
administration. This work presents the actual state of utilisation of composting technique
in Brazil, as well as some analysis of compost produced at some factories. It presents also
an analysis for the reasons why after several experiences, the composting process are not
implemented in Brazil in a way that it could be considered an advantageous procedure for
less industrialised countries.

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