Home Composting Program

Home Composting Program

Date: 15th. August 2021, Venue: Nackthof 41, CH-5465 Mellikon

10:00Greeting, Information on the day (Dr. Qiyan Wang-Mueller)
10:05Introduction Talk (Prof. Li Ji, Dean of ORICAU of China Agricultural University)
10:15Morning Lectures (Dr. Jacques Fuchs)
– Introduction to waste management in Switzerland (10 minutes)
– Biology of composting (20 minutes)
– Effects of compost on soil fertility and plant health (20 minutes)
– Management of composting process (20 minutes)
– Evaluation of compost quality with own senses and biotests (20 minutes)
– Use of compost (10 minutes)
– Organization of a home composting system (10 minutes)
12:30Lunch & Tea
13:30Demonstration (Dr. Jacques Fuchs)
– Organization and processing on the home composting plant from Nackthof
– Use of compost in home garden of Nackthof
15:00Aperitif & Communication
Workshop Program, Home Composting 15th. Aug. 2021