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The media file presents a white informational sign with black text, oriented vertically and partially visible against a brown and green background, suggesting an outdoor setting possibly at the Mysuru Zoo in Mysuru, India. The text on the sign details the vermicomposting process and the Mysuru Zoo's initiative in sustainable solid waste management. It explains vermicompost as the recycling of organic matter into nutrient-rich compost using earthworms. Initiated in 2005-2006, the zoo utilizes organic waste, including vegetables, kitchen waste, fallen leaves, and fodder, to produce vermicompost. Mysuru Zoo is highlighted as the first zoo in India to successfully establish and run a vermicompost unit, producing 60-80 tonnes of manure annually. This manure is sold to the public and institutions at Rs. 10/- per kilogram, available Monday through Thursday. A significant portion is also used as fertilizer for 9,000-10,000 plants within the zoo premises and at nearby sites such as Karanji Lake, Lalithadripura Lake, and Chamundi Resuce, Rehabilitation and Breeding Center. Beyond production, the zoo's main objective is to educate farmers and institutions by organizing training programs on vermicomposting.
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