5 - Challenges and opportunities for disposal of floral waste in developing countries by using composting method

Abstract

The management of organic waste in developing countries is a severe problem for municipal authorities. Most of the municipal authorities dispose the municipal waste in landfills. Solid waste produced in developing countries has 50%–60% organic waste, mostly waste from the kitchen, vegetables, flowers, and tree leaves. The major problem with flowers includes no reuse and converted into waste immediately after offering to deities. This book chapter deals with the present scenario of the disposal of floral waste in developing countries. Major issues and challenges arise during the degradation of floral waste. Different methods used for degradation of waste, such as windrow pile, rotary drum, aerated polythene sleeves, bin composting, and in-vessel composting with their advantages and disadvantages. The various physicochemical and biological parameters used for monitoring the composting method. Further use of floral waste for preparation of products. Overall, this book chapter will give the proper understanding of the issues and challenges related to the degradation of flower waste and the scientific method for converting flower waste into nutrient-rich compost, and opportunities to prepare products.