Nordic Council of Ministers: Managing Odours in Foodwaste Compost

White Papers ECS Staff 01/30/2026

Technical paper from the Nordic council of minisisters exploring pH and odor. The researchers conclude that before exceeding 40°C (104°F), it is very important to nuetralize the pH to 6.5 or greater. If this it NOT achevied, composting will proceed at less than half speed, and form ‘many times’ more odor.