Hello Ajit,

A much appreciated share. The numerous case studies are for sure a great point of reference for people exploring the world of composing. I wonder whether characteristics of the compost vary depending on season and temperature, considering there isn't much variation in the processes shared based on seasonal changes (just wondering out loud). I would obviously assume composters get more green waste in the wet season as opposed to the dry season, and number of days for drying etc. also differ according to season.

In addition, I was scouring the report for anything on Faecal Sludge addition in the place of food waste or animal manure or addition of Urine, but nothing came up. I wonder whether CSE might have a separate study on that, which could be shared. 

Meantime here are some forum posts about Urine use and FS as a soil amendment:

Urine reuse:
forum.susana.org/175-urine-reuse-or-infi...in-urban-agriculture
forum.susana.org/175-urine-reuse-or-infi...se-example-in-rwanda
forum.susana.org/175-urine-reuse-or-infi...ne-urine-dehydration

FS reuse:
forum.susana.org/forum/categories/17-fer...xcreta-based-compost 
forum.susana.org/forum/categories/17-fer...nious/19657?start=36
forum.susana.org/174-safety-of-reuse-asp...le-plants-preferably

Regards,
Chaiwe

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) conducted a study to evaluate the quality of compost produced across 23 different sites in the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha. The composting sites employed various technologies such as tub composting, organic waste converter, pit composting, windrow composting, and AAGA aerobic tub composting.

This study aims to evaluate the composting processes and identify potential areas for improvement. Key highlights of results include the importance of maintaining an optimal carbon-to-nitrogen ratio, addressing heavy metal contamination, and reducing microbial load. The report provides valuable insights for maintaining the quality of compost. It emphasizes the need for improved practices to reduce pathogens and heavy metal contamination. The major recommendations include effective compost drying to reduce moisture and microorganisms and segregating input waste materials to enhance the safety and effectiveness of compost products, contributing to sustainable agriculture and soil health.

The report is available here: 
www.cseindia.org/quality-assessment-of-c...esh-and-odisha-11763