What do you mean by biocomposting? How is it helpful in promoting sustainable development?
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Biocomposting is the process of converting all biodegradable items into organic manure. Biocomposting offers the benefits of resource efficiency by creating a useful product from organic waste.
Compost has the ability to help regenerate poor soils. It encourages the production of beneficial microorganisms which regenerate the fertility of the soil, promoting higher yields of agricultural crops. Its cost effectiveness remedies soils contaminated by hazardous waste, suppresses plant diseases and pests. It reduces or eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers.
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