Composting and vermicomposting used to break down and remove pollutants from organic waste: a mini review

Abstract

The advantages of combining composting and vermicomposting to break down and remove pollutants from organic waste are reviewed. This mini-review aims to present the benefits of combining these methods and the outcome of specific cases of environmental remediation.

Keywords

• composting
• earthworms
• heavy metals
• organic pollutants
• sewage sludge