Blatticomposting: A Sustainable Approach for Organic Waste Management
Reddi Gowrisankar *
Department of Agricultural Entomology Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, India.
N. Sumithramma
Department of Agricultural Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru 560065, Karnataka, India.
Vidya Mulimani
Department of Agricultural Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru 560065, Karnataka, India.
Sanjay Kumar Pradhan
Department of Agricultural Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru 560065, Karnataka, India and Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University, Penrith NSW, 2751, Australia.
Rajareddy Gundreddy
Department of Agricultural Entomology Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Most chemically produced fertilisers emit methane and nitrous oxide into the atmosphere, which are toxic to humans, composting is a great alternative to artificial fertilisers. Half of the organic waste generated by mankind is compostable. Blatticomposting is an innovative method for managing organic waste using cockroaches as bio converters in sustainable waste management. It is an eco-friendly strategy and an efficient method for nutrient recycling and organic waste decomposition. Overall blatticomposting presents a unique opportunity to transform waste management practices and contribute to a more sustainable future. This review paper aims to provide an overview of blatticomposting and its process, its benefits, challenges and prospects. Furthermore, we explore the potential applications of this technique and its contribution to waste reduction, resource recovery, and sustainable agriculture which leads to the upliftment of mankind leading to a healthy life.
Keywords: Bioconversion, organic waste, blatticomposting, greenhouse gas emissions