Vermicomposting for Degradation of Cotton using African Night Crawler Worm
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https://doi.org/10.11113/jomalisc.v4.97Keywords:
Vermicomposting, African Night Crawler Worm (ANC), Cotton degradation, Waste managementAbstract
The fashion industry has driven global economic growth and cultural change for decades. In 2013, textile production reached 92.3 million tonnes, with fashion waste predicted to hit 148 million tonnes by 2030. Vermicomposting offers a promising solution for organic waste. This study evaluates the effectiveness of African Night Crawler Worm (ANC) in vermicomposting cotton under varying conditions. It assesses the physicochemical properties of the resulting vermicompost and vermitea, focusing on nutrients like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), glucose, and the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio. The study compares degraded cotton structure using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FeSEM) analysis. Six treatments manipulating ANC amount, moisture content, and composting duration were tested. The cotton degraded successfully, with higher ANC amounts, 60-80% moisture, and 90-day composting yielding the best results. Nutrient concentrations in vermicompost increased significantly, with vermitea glucose at 9.1260 mg/mL. The C/N ratio initially around 22.7:1.8, increased to 23.6:1.9 by day 60, then dropped to 19:1 by day 90. FeSEM analysis showed significant structural changes in cotton post-vermicomposting. These findings highlight ANC vermicomposting's potential for efficient cotton degradation and nutrient enrichment, supporting sustainable waste management.
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