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From Waste to Value in Circular Economy: Valorizing Grape Pomace Waste through Vermicomposting

Authors :
Georgiana-Diana Gabur
Carmen Teodosiu
Daniela Fighir
Valeriu V. Cotea
Iulian Gabur
Source :
Agriculture, Vol 14, Iss 9, p 1529 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

From the vineyard to the bottle, the winemaking process generates a variety of by-products, such as vinasses, spent filter cakes, grape pomace, grape lees, and vine shoots. To avoid damaging the environment and to reduce economic impacts, the by-products and wastes must be handled, disposed of, or recycled properly. This review focuses on an environmentally friendly approach to the management and added value of winemaking by-products, such as grape pomace or grape marc, by using vermicomposting. Vermicompost is a well-known organic fertilizer with potential uses in soil bioremediation and the conservation of soil health. To achieve environmental neutral agriculture practices, vermicomposting is a promising tool for resilient and sustainable viticulture and winemaking. Vermicomposting is a simple, highly beneficial, and waste-free method of converting organic waste into compost with high agronomic value and a sustainable strategy in line with the principles of the circular economy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20770472
Volume :
14
Issue :
9
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Agriculture
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.5c18a949a5ac4b2ba424c662277c7e33
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14091529