The use of earthworms for the conversion of different types of
wastes into vermicomposting can truly bring in ‘economic
prosperity’ for the farmers and the nations with ‘environmental
security’ for the earth.
The use of E. foetida (epigeic species)
for vermicomposting of garden waste, cow dung and kitchen
waste on the basis of nutrient content is an important indication
that this technology will reduce the burden of synthetic
fertilizers.
Experimental data provide a sound basis that vermicomposting
is a suitable technology for the conversion of garden
waste, cow dung and kitchen waste into organic fertilizer.
This study clearly demonstrates that the conversion of different
types of wastes into vermicompost may not only reduce
the burden of synthetic fertilizers but may also act as good