Kalptarus Vermicomposting Technique.

February 20, 2011

Kalptaru Society Projects

Kalptaru ATM Goldbox In the metropolitan cities like Mumbai today, we are facing a big issue for garbage disposal. Mumbai City produces approximately 6000 tonnes of garbage every day. Local government bodies are trying to get over this problem by dumping the daily garbage on the dumping grounds. Due to the huge volume of garbage being produced every day, and with the availability of limited space at the dumping ground this problem is getting worse. In

next few months it is suspected that the dumping grounds will reach their limits and then government will have to find new dumping grounds which would be even further from the city. This would require additional transportation and would add to the air pollution. At the same time dumping grounds already cause land pollution. To control this severe issue, for the last 2 years Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is encouraging citizens of Mumbai to segregate organic and inorganic garbage at the household level. Idea is that the organic waste can be converted into rich manure through the process of composting. However due to the inefficient processes and BMCs inability to create awareness among citizens, it is not working and many of us are still not segregating the garbage and are giving the entire garbage as it is to the local sweeper. If we see, typically organic waste makes up more than 50 % of daily household garbage. We can convert this daily organic waste into rich manure through the process of Vermi-composting at our home or at our society. This would considerably reduce the daily garbage being given to the BMC. And at the same time we are producing rich manure through the waste, which can be used for our plants. Thus with the help of Vermi-Composting we can help reduce the garbage disposal problem of our city, in a big way. Pollution Recycle is the solution. Garbage Mixture of Organic and Inorganic material. A) Organic : Generated from nature, can be decomposed and recycled. Includes kitchen waste, horticulture waste, paper waste, etc. B) Inorganic : Generated by human beings. It creates a big problem when it is mixed with nature. It should be separated and recycled. Includes glass, metal scrap, thermocol, plastic waste, etc. Solution Garbage A and B should be segregated. Garbage A (Organic) should be used for composting and garbage B (Inorganic) should be recycled. Vermi-compost is the process of using surface layer (Epigenic) earthworms and microorganisms to convert organic food waste into dark, nutrient rich manure. The advantage of Vermi-composting is that it can be done indoors as well out doors. A properly managed Vermi-composting does not produce any odour. There are 3000 species of earthworms. The main species of earthworms which are useful for Vermi-composting are 1. Eisenia Fetida, 2. Eudrilus Euginie. These composting earthworms are Hermaphrodites, with each mature worm has both male and female sex organs. They live close to the surface of the soil and are very useful for composting. They feed on decomposed organic material. Their life span is 2 years on an average. They grow and reproduce quickly. These compost earthworms require an environment with neutral pH, around 25 to 30 degree C of temperature, 70% humidity and sufficient air. Composting earthworms prefer decomposed food, with high nutrients and with relatively low carbon. Ideal food includes decomposed fruits, vegetables, kitchen waste, some animal

manure, garden waste, paper, corrugated box, etc. Worms do not prefer materials with high content of Ammonia, Nitrogen, Fats, Oils etc. These include onion, lemon, garlic, etc. These earthworms eat only dead and decaying food. They cannot eat a live plant or any other live material. Composting earthworm eats food as much as its own body weight. Depending on the type and quality of food, and environment in which worms are living. Earthworms release micro-organisms from their body, such as Bacteria, Algae and Fungi. These microorganisms facilitate decomposing of the organic waste. Within 90 days organic waste can be converted into compost (manure) with the help of earthworms. Vermi-culture is composed of fully grown earthworms, cocoons and baby worms. These act as soil conditioner over a long term. Composting can be achieved in three ways : 1. Simple composting : Daily segregated wet garbage should be stored in a container with proper aeration. After few months it would decompose and turn into compost. 2. Bio culture composting : Bio culture is available in powder or liquid form. It should be mixed with wet garbage and put in aerated container. After few months compost will be ready. 3. Vermi-Composting : It is the process of efficiently converting organic waste into compost with the help of earthworms. It can be done in a household or at society. Method :

Use any container with proper aeration of minimum 1 CFT in volume. Put 2-3 inches layer of coconut flax or sugarcane bagasse or dry leaves at the bottom. This material has good water holding capacity. On top of this layer, put 2-3 inches layer of decomposed cow dung. Next put 2 kg of Vermiculture containing around 50-70 earthworm (Species : Eisenia fetida or Eudrilus Eugenie). Put water from top so that all layers are properly soaked. Add daily wet garbage of about 1 kg. If garbage is more than one kg, bigger kit should be used. Sprinkle water every alternate day. Put a tray below the container/kit to collect extra drained water. This water can be used as fungicide for plants. Stir the added garbage twice in a week. As garbage decomposes its volume reduces and it settles down. About 6 months later, container will be full. Stop adding wet garbage and water for 2-3 days. Slowly remove the top layer which is not yet decomposed. Below that you will see the compost formed. Take out this wet compost (Make sure you dont touch the bottom 3 inch layer from the kit) and make a heap of it on the floor. After 2-3 hours all earthworms will go to

the bottom of the heap. Then you can remove the compost and put the bottom layer containing earthworms back to the container/kit. Above process can be used to convert daily organic waste into rich compost at the household as well as at the society level.

Few common problems and solutions: Symptom Composting kit produces bad odour Cause Solution Excessive content of Sulphur Mix soil with the composting (rotten egg smell) and Ammoniamaterial.Mix dry leaves or grass cause bad odour.Sulphur clippings to increase carbon produces when the composting content. material is too wet. Stir the organic waste added to the Ammonia produces due to the kit to increase aeration. excess of Nitrogen and green material. Composting material Improper material may have Do not add meat, fish, bones, attracts pests, flies been added to the kit. dairy product, oil, etc.To avoid problem of flies, make sure the freshly added waste is buried into the composting material. Compost formation is The organic waste is taking time Make small pieces of the organic too slow to decompose due to its large waste before adding it to the kit.If size. possible add cow dung manure into the kit, which will stimulate the composting process. Composting material is Poor drainage at the Make sure the excessive water too wet bottom.Poor ventilation. drains out easily from the bottom, this water can be collected and Rain water coming inside the used for plants.Make sure the kit is covered from the top to protect kit. from rain water. Stir the organic waste added to the kit to increase aeration. Contact: Prakash Dandekar Dandekar Niwas 588-89/5, L J Cross Road No 1, Mahim Mumbai

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Mr. Prakash Dandekar Dandekar Niwas 588-89/5, L J Cross Road No 1, Mahim Mumbai 400016 INDIA dandekar.prakash@gmail.com mob: +91 9820784291

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Kalptarus Contribution for Greener Planet.

February 18, 2011
Glimpse of our work 1. Small Projects House hold purpose (ATM GoldBox) Organic Waste Consumption (Kg) (Tonnes) Total Composting Kits Per day No Per Per Per year Per year installled (Household) (0.75 week Month (Kg) (Tonnes) Kg/Day) 1. Mumbai 1585 1188.75 8321.25 35662.5 433893.75433.89375 2. Thane 112 84 588 2520 30660 30.66 3. Pune 247 185.25 1296.75 5557.5 67616.25 67.61625 Total Waste 1944 1458 10206 43740 532170 532.17 Consumption 2. Large Scale Projects Societies / IT Parks etc Total Composting Projects (Industries / Societies / No Bunglows / Farm houses) 1. Dandekar Niwas (Mahim) 8 2. Devdeveshwar Society 6 (Vile Parle) 3. Motwani Bunglow 1 (Andheri) Organic Waste Consumption (Kg) Per Per day Per Per year (Kg) week Month (Kg) 30 210 900 10950 84 8 588 56 2520 240 (Tonnes) Per year (Tonnes) 10.95

30660 30.66 2920 2.92

4. Mr. Jetiya (Panvel Farm 6 32 224 960 11680 11.68 House) 5. Makers Chambers Garden 1 18 126 540 6570 6.57 (Nariman Point) 6. Nariman Bhavan (Nariman 2 15 105 450 5475 5.475 Point) 7. Gulmohar Society (Mahim)2 16 112 480 5840 5.84 8. National Drug & Chemical 9 75 525 2250 27375 27.375 Works (Andheri MIDC) 9. Kamal Nath Building 2 16 112 480 5840 5.84 (Shivaji Park) 10. Saint Michael Church 2 20 140 600 7300 7.3 (Mahim) 11. Mrs. Shetty (Khar) 1 5 35 150 1825 1.825 12. Mrs. Sneha (Santacruz) 1 8 56 240 2920 2.92 13. Mrs. Juwekar (Chembur) 1 8 56 240 2920 2.92 14. Mrs. Kale (Chembur) 1 5 35 150 1825 1.825 15. Mrs. Kulkarni (Chembur) 1 4 28 120 1460 1.46 16. Prathamesh Complex 3 25 175 750 9125 9.125 (Veera Desai Rd. Andheri) 17. Pune Hadapsar 2 20 140 600 7300 7.3 18. Mrs Gade (Chembur) 1 5 35 150 1825 1.825 19. Mrs. Saldhana (Mahim) 1 6 42 180 2190 2.19 20. Bell Monte Tower 5 26 182 780 9490 9.49 (Mahim) 21. Ajanta Apts (Colaba) 2 14 98 420 5110 5.11 22. Gupte Nursing Home 1 8 56 240 2920 2.92 (Mahim) 23. Tata Consultancy Services 1 18 126 540 6570 6.57 (Borivali Ofc Premises) 24. Siddhivinayak Mandir (Jan 20 140 600 7300 7.3 2007 till Jan 2009) Total Waste Consumption 60 486 3402 14580 177390 177.39 Total Waste Consumption Per Year (Tonnes) 709.56 With our Joint Efforts we can definitely increase this figure & make our cities Clean & Green !

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Achievements !
February 17, 2011
Worship of Mother Nature is Our Biggest Achievement ! Rest are as follows

BMC Exibition 2009 - 1st Prize.

BMC Exibition 2008 - 1st Prize.

Appreciation from Mumbai Commissioner Mr Joseph & Mr Vithal Kamat Orchid Hotels.

Lions Club - Appreciation Letter.

Plant & Flower Show - Appreciation Letter

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