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<DIV>In a message dated 11/15/2013 4:56:49 AM Eastern Standard Time,
kchisholm@ca.inter.net writes:</DIV>
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<DIV> Kevin, A.D. </DIV>
<DIV> I suggest that the " greenest wastes"
which are leafy and full of nitirogen, potassium, phosporus and micro nutrients,
be the ones chosen first to be recylced into the soil as compost. The hardest
and densest wood wastes, High in lignin and cellulose, should be selected
for lump charcoal production. all other wastes fall into the middle.</DIV>
<DIV> A lot of that decision depends on local supply and
demand. If cooking charcoal is needed widely in areas growing sugarcane, then
that would be the best use. Transportation always has to be considered. </DIV>
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<DIV> Dan Dimiduk </DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Dear AD</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>800,000,000 tons of Agricultural Waste is indeed a huge
potential resource! How should it be handled to be of the highest possible
value to the People of India?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Clearly:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>* Some should be returned to the soil directly to
improve soil organic matter</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>* Some should be composted, and added back to the
soil</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>* Some should be converted to char for use as
biochar</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>* Some should be converted to char for use as
fuel</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>* Some should be used directly as fuel</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>* Some should be processed into pellets or briquettes
for energy use</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>* Some should be used as animal feed</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>* Some should be incinerated simply to dispose of excess
in the least costly manner</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>* Some should be used to make useful
by-products</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>* Others....???</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I would suggest that the People of India would get the
greatest value for this potential resource if it was put to "diverse uses",
rather than all being used for a single purpose. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Best wishes,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Kevin</FONT></DIV></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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