Vermicomposting: An effective method to treat waste sludge

The environment is seriously threatened as a result of the world’s rising volume of solid waste generation. Biodegradable pollutants will impart an unpleasant smell and create an unsanitary situation if suitable precautions are not implemented. Vermicomposting can be suitable option for handling solid waste in an eco-friendly manner. The review aims to assess the viability of using vermitechnology to extract nutrients from organic sludge and return them to the environment. This review is focused on earthworms and their mechanisms in vermicomposting process, various affecting factors and physical-microbial properties of vermicast