How does the basic process of industrial composting usually work?
<p>Composting is the natural process of aerobic decomposition of organic matter by microorganisms under controlled conditions. </p>
<p>The difference between home composting and industrial composting is that the conditions and the controls are different.</p>
<p>Industrial composting is done in a controlled environment where the temperature, aeration, moisture, contents, nutrients and pH are monitored and controlled.</p>
<p> In the process of composting, microorganisms break down organic matter and produce carbon dioxide, water, heat and humus (which is the end product i.e. a stable soil rich in organic matter).</p>
<p> Composting proceeds through three phases:</p>
<p>1) the mesophilic a moderate-temperature phase,</p>
<p>2) the thermophilic, a high-temperature phase and finally,</p>
<p>3) a several-month cooling and maturation phase.<br>
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