Research On How The Composting Process Impacts Greenhouse Gas Emissions And Global Warming

Authors

Catherine Zeman, University of Northern IowaFollow
Diane Depken, University of Northern IowaFollow
Michaela Rich, University of Northern Iowa

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Compost Science and Utilization

Volume

10

Issue

1

First Page

72

Last Page

86

Abstract

This paper reviews the literature on composting process as it impacts the issue of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and global warming. A number of studies are examined which report the emissions of GHGs under differing composting scenarios. The major modeling attempts that could impinge on this issue including models of integrated waste management are discussed. Questions are raised concerning the need for additional research and the development of broadly agreed upon research methods and average values and conditions relative to GHGs and composting practices. © Taylor & Francis.

Original Publication Date

1-1-2002

DOI of published version

10.1080/1065657X.2002.10702065

Recommended Citation

Zeman, Catherine; Depken, Diane; and Rich, Michaela, "Research On How The Composting Process Impacts Greenhouse Gas Emissions And Global Warming" (2002). Faculty Publications. 3444.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/3444