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Record 1 2007-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
  • Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
  • Organic Farming
DEF

A type of indoor composting that uses a special kind of worm, called red wigglers, to break down organic waste, producing a rich, sweet-smelling compost.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
  • Fumure et amélioration du sol
  • Agriculture biologique
DEF

Méthode de compostage pratiquée à l'intérieur qui fait appel à un ver de terre appelé ver rouge du fumier pour la décomposition de déchets organiques en vue de produire un compost riche et dégageant une agréable odeur.

Spanish

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