I refer to the message of Manfred and Rogier's reply re comparative
studies of composting in developing countries.  I think that Inge and
Rogier have made an excellent contribution in attempting to compare these
dimensions of very different composting undertakings.  (And I must say,
the initiative of WASTE in Gouda in supporing these projects and the
analysis of results has been ground breaking).  In spite of all the
complications in figuring out whether different sorts of plants are making
or can make profits, I think the work has established the guidelines for
further comparative research, and we have a general idea of the financial
implications of composting urban organicic wastes.  So I hope that this
work will prompt others to gather data to allow further comparisons.

Chris

Christine Furedy, D. Phil.
Senior Scholar & Professor Emerita
Urban Studies, York University
Adjunct Professor, Institute of Environmental Studies,
University of Toronto