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This study explores the composting potential of organic materials, including cow and poultry manure, sawdust, garden grass, and household waste, with the primary objective of waste valorization. Thorough physicochemical analyses were performed to evaluate essential parameters of the raw materials. The composting process was closely monitored, and the resulting compost product underwent assessment for nutrient content and its suitability for agricultural and horticultural applications. The results demonstrate that all raw materials exhibit highly favorable characteristics for composting process. Composting these organic materials offers significant waste reduction, diverting substantial amounts from landfills and mitigating methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Moreover, the composting process yields nutrient-rich compost while considerably reducing waste volume and weight. These compelling findings underscore the robust viability and sustainability of composting as a highly efficient waste management approach in Morocco, utilizing locally available organic waste to produce valuable soil amendments. The retrieval of nutrients and organic matter through composting profoundly improves soil health, delivering significant benefits to agriculture and the broader environment. This investigation underscores the importance of the proper characterization and selection of raw materials for composting to ensure their safe and effective use in agriculture and horticulture. By harnessing locally abundant organic resources, this study proposes a practical and sustainable solution to address environmental challenges associated with waste disposal and promote soil health. Ultimately, this research contributes to the advancement of sustainable agriculture practices in Morocco and beyond.
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Majdouline, C., Khamar, M., Jalil, M.H.E., Cherkaoui, E., Zouahri, A. (2023). Unveiling the Physicochemical Characteristics of Organic Materials for Composting: Unleashing Their Potential for Sustainable Waste Management in Morocco. In: Baba, K., Ouadif, L., Nounah, A., Bouassida, M. (eds) Advances in Research in Geosciences, Geotechnical Engineering, and Environmental Science. GeoME 2023. Springer Proceedings in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49345-4_13
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