[USCC] FW: CNN story on remediating heavy metals in soils withworms in India

[Harriman, Morgan (DEP)]

I believe they mentioned the worms are sifted out after about a year and
then burned. 


Ms. Morgan Harriman
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[mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of Karin Grobe
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 12:20 PM
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withworms in India

They did say they burn the worms at the end of the process.  I guess
they're full of toxics.  
Karin Grobe
Organic Recyclers Anonymous

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[mailto:compost-bounces at mailman.cloudnet.com] On Behalf Of Lowell Prag
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Subject: Re: [USCC] FW: CNN story on remediating heavy metals in soils
with worms in India

On Thu, October 25, 2007 6:52 pm, Karin Grobe wrote:
Story and video at

http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/10/22/eco.about.worms/


Karin Grobe
Organic Recyclers Anonymous

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Hello,

Regarding this excerpt:

"...
Scientists in India have found that worms' digestive systems and
regenerative abilities are so remarkable that they can actually absorb
toxic materials yet expel toxic-free manure. According to the Indian
newspaper, India Together, researchers in Gujarat have found that worms
can "detox" the organic parts of the industrial sludge which results
from the effluent treatment of industrial or hazardous waste.
..."

No mention of the effects on the worms.

Regards,

Lowell Prag



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