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Integrated vermicomposting and green roof techniques for food production in urban and rural areas

Mohamed Abul-Soud*

Published: 05 December, 2022 | Volume 6 - Issue 1 | Pages: 074-076

Thousands of tons of biodegradable organic waste generates in urban and rural areas every day, creating disposal problems. Urban organic waste can be converted into valuable output products (vermicompost, vermin-liquid, and earthworms) by applying a vermicomposting technique that had different. Implementing green roofs via soilless culture systems as micro-scale farms led to increasing natural resource use efficiencies as well as producing fresh food. The integration of both techniques will create not just reduce pollution and climate change impacts but also for increasing food production and security in urban, enhance the lifestyle and increase public awareness of environmental issues. This process is profitable at any scale of operation.

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Keywords:

Recycle organic; Vermicompost; Earthworm; Urban horticulture; Food security

References

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