Degrading PCBs through composting
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The Center for Microbial Ecology at Michigan State University is studying the use of composting to biodegrade polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The center is conducting its research on a PCB-contaminated site within a defunct packaging facility near Monroe, MI. Composting is favored as bioremediation method because it is more economical compared to landfilling and less expensive than incineration. The study indicates that PCBs in soils were reduced when composted with yard trimmings.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1998
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School district supplies organics to commercial composter
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Students have been helping to separate food residuals for collection and composting, at schools in Wichita, Kansas.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2000
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Climbing the ladder to compost food residuals
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The prospects for food residuals composting in several US states are discussed.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2000
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