Composting is a process that breaks down organic materials into nutrient-rich compost. Compost can be used as a fertilizer to improve soil health and plant growth.
How it works:
- Materials: Food scraps, leaves, and grass clippings are mixed together in a compost pile.
- Microorganisms: Microorganisms break down the materials using oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen.
- Temperature: The pile heats up as the materials decompose.
- Aeration: The pile needs to be aerated to allow oxygen to reach the microorganisms.
- Moisture: The pile needs to be moist to keep the microorganisms working.
Benefits of composting :
- Reduces waste
- Helps with stormwater management
- Reduces soil erosion
- Conserves water
- Combats climate change
- Improves soil health
- Reduces methane pollution
When it’s ready:
Compost is ready when it’s a rich brown color, crumbly, and has cooled. The time it takes to decompose depends on the materials, the pile size, and how often it’s turned.
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