Organic waste decomposition by microbial inoculants as an effective tool for environmental management

Abstract

Composting is a technology from ancient times that transforms organic waste into a valuable product. Since the 20th century, this technology has undergone multiple innovations in procedure, design, and time scale of compost formation. The organic fraction of solid waste is a very challenging segment that causes various complications if remained unnoticed or untreated in street waste bins. It is putrescible so deteriorates rapidly, leading to various nuisances such as being a hub for vermin, which can be a source of disease outbreaks. Thus treatment is the only way to manage it. The complicated procedure and long time span make the process tedious and laborious. The whole process depends on inoculum type and reaction time. Innovations in organic waste management include development of new inoculum consortia that includes bacterial species with a high multiplication quotient. The selection of a specific consortium with high scalable potential and introduction of genetically modified organism (GMO) strains of Pseudomonas have proven potential and represent a legitimate solution for large-scale organic waste management. © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.