Author:
Čeh Barbara,Luskar Lucija,Polanšek Julija,Karničnik Klančnik Ana,Trošt Žan
Abstract
Green waste can be turned into compost, which can then be used as an organic fertilizer, thus reducing the environmental impact of food and feed production. After every hectare of hop (Humulus lupulus) has been harvested, 15 tons of fresh waste plant biomass is generated on average per season. Cimposting technology that would result in a high-quality product with minimal environmental impact throughout the on-site composting process of hop biomass after harvest was developed. It is crucial to introduce these practices that do not result in a detrimental leachate impact. We should consider composting procedures that vary in terms of initial biomass particle size, additives, and pile covering. Leachate quantity can differ significantly in terms of the composting procedure and time stamps. There is a strong linear correlation between the amount of precipitation and leachate, so proper arrangements have to be considered. Considering leachate it is recommended that a membrane is used at all times during the maturation phase as well as during any heavy precipitation expected in the thermophilic phase.
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