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WHAT CAN WE RECYCLE FROM OUR OWN? |
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by Neha Swaminathan | 18-06-2013 03:07
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Out of curiosity, I searched to know what recyclable materials humans produce. Many will know that human waste can be converted into biogas and plant manure, and there are many ways in which human hair can be recycled to produce different materials like artificial hair, bags, dresses etc,
But many would be surprised to know that human hair can be used as fertilizer for plants. After all human hair is organic!
Why Hair makes a Fertilizer? Hair is made up of keratin, a type of protein. When protein decomposes in soil or compost, it releases nitrogen, which is essential for the growth of plants. However hair decomposes very slowly. It takes about a month to decompose enough for plants to be able to use the nutrients. So it is good for plants like herbs and shrubs which grow slowly. Simply bury some hair clippings loosely in pot or throw them in compost pile along with other organic garbage. It will decompose and make up the nitrogen content of compost. The healthier the hair, free from chemicals, the better the fertilizer. Interesting fact: Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam, the richest temple in India sells the annual hair offering from its devotees and raises almost 40 million US Dollars. |
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20 Comments
Thank you for sharing.
Posted 26-08-2013 11:36
interesting article.
Posted 20-07-2013 14:17
interesting!
Posted 29-06-2013 23:58
Thank you Humaid
Posted 21-06-2013 18:03
Thank you Simran
Posted 21-06-2013 18:03
Thank you Pratap and Dharmendra Kapri
Posted 21-06-2013 18:02
Thank you Rohan and Raunaq
Posted 21-06-2013 18:01
Thank you Christy for the motivating comments
Posted 21-06-2013 18:01
Thank you Eco gen
Posted 21-06-2013 18:00
Thank you Aaditya and Arushi
Posted 21-06-2013 18:00
interesting...
Posted 20-06-2013 22:06
Interesting....Thanks for the report..!
Posted 19-06-2013 22:11
Neha, this is very useful info.
Posted 18-06-2013 22:44
Nice Neha
Posted 18-06-2013 14:56
Nice Information Neha
Posted 18-06-2013 14:49
A hair is so fruitful!, Thanks for sharing, Neha.
Posted 18-06-2013 13:01
Interesting , thanks for letting us know , neha .
Posted 18-06-2013 12:45
It's really interesting! Thank you for sharing :D
Posted 18-06-2013 08:39
Great information, Neha! Thank you :^)
Posted 18-06-2013 08:19
Great and interesting information. Thanks for sharing, Neha.
Posted 18-06-2013 04:36