sa composters environmental info

The markets for composts can be divided into six mature sectors, with several other markets emerging. The mature market sectors are agriculture, landscaping, nurseries, public agencies, residential use, and land reclamation/landfill cover.

Emerging markets include:

·         Erosion and sediment control at construction sites.

·         Storm water runoff filtration and treatment.

·         Re-vegetation of sites for habitat restoration.

·         Reforestation of denuded sites.

·         Restoration of damaged wetlands.

·        Remediation of damaged turf grasses and soil compaction problems.

·        Control of plant disease problems (bio-pesticides). Compost controls or suppresses certain soil-borne plant pathogens and nematodes.

·         Bioremediation of contaminated sites.

·        Vapor-phase infiltration of contaminated exhaust air streams.

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