Project Title - Red Worm Vermicompost: A Social Business for Organic Fertilizer
| Title | Red Worm Vermicompost: A Social Business for Organic Fertilizer |
|---|---|
| Design Lab | 14th Social Business Design Lab |
| Design Lab Project Category | Agriculture & Forestry |
| Project Type | General |
| Project Status | Restructuring |
| Presentation File | Download Presentation File |
| Contact | |
| Is Approved | Yes |
Brief
•Vermiculture is … “the culture of earthworms”
•Vermicomposting is …
“using earthworms and microorganisms to convert organic waste into black, earthy-smelling, nutrientrich worm castings (worm feces).” In Bangladesh such projects exists at Tangail, Meherpur, Dinajpur, Rangpur and Jhinaidah.
Social Impact
-meets the local need of organic fertilizer
-generates income
-improves life standard