Composting is an environmentally conscious method of creating a valuable product out of organic wastes. At present, the fundamental challenge composting facilities face is in properly aerating the piles. Using conventional composting methods, piles must be turned frequently, or they risk becoming anaerobic and putrefying. When this happens, foul smelling gases such as ammonia and mercaptans are produced, and harmful bacteria proliferate. This makes for angry neighbors, numerous flies, and a potentially disease inducing finished product. The problem with continually turning the piles to prevent putrefaction is two-fold. One, it is very labor intensive and therefore expensive. Two, even frequent turning is not 100% efficient and anaerobic pockets inevitably begin to putrefy in the piles.
EM•1® can help your operation to overcome these challenges. EM•1® is a mixed culture of beneficial microbes including Lactic Acid Bacteria, Yeasts, and Phototrophic Bacteria. The addition of EM•1® into the composting process can stop the odor problems and establish beneficial microbial growth by preventing the anaerobic pockets from putrefying. When carefully managed, EM•1® has the potential to reduce the frequency of turning the piles, saving you time and money
