Different types of organic waste showed different ability of degradation
and producing valuable vermicast. E. foetida showed different ability to
consume and convert the waste into vermicast. The different types of wastes
show variation in their final compost characteristics. The hair waste shows the
highest percentage of Nitrogen and the kitchen waste shows highest percentage
of P and K. Study also shows that earthworm‟s growth is also dependent on
nature of feed material. Analyzing vermicompost obtained from different
organic waste clearly indicates that it is a sustainable way for the management
of biodegradable organic wastes. It helps in reducing the load on the landfill.
Additionally, vermicomposting has a good potential for the organic farming in
future