Have you ever wondered whether there’s a more environmentally-friendly way to get rid of food waste rather than throwing it in the trash or down the garbage disposal? Well the answer is yes: the answer is composting.
Composting is a natural process by which organic materials such as plants and paper are broken down by aerobic bacteria and other microorganisms over a period of weeks and months.
You can compost everything from coffee grounds and egg shells to yard clippings and leaves – virtually anything made out of organic, or once-living, material. What’s more, once the material is composted, you can use it as a green fertilizer for your yard!
So what do you need to start composting food and yard trash? Just a little bit of space. Some people pile up organic matter to compost in an out-of-the-way part of their backyard, while others purchase or build a composting bin.
The composting process will happen naturally and is aided by shredding and wetting the material, and by turning the mixture regularly to promote aeration.
For more information on how to start composting, check out this resource on composting from the U.S. EPA.
Composting is a natural process by which organic materials such as plants and paper are broken down by aerobic bacteria and other microorganisms over a period of weeks and months.
You can compost everything from coffee grounds and egg shells to yard clippings and leaves – virtually anything made out of organic, or once-living, material. What’s more, once the material is composted, you can use it as a green fertilizer for your yard!
So what do you need to start composting food and yard trash? Just a little bit of space. Some people pile up organic matter to compost in an out-of-the-way part of their backyard, while others purchase or build a composting bin.
The composting process will happen naturally and is aided by shredding and wetting the material, and by turning the mixture regularly to promote aeration.
For more information on how to start composting, check out this resource on composting from the U.S. EPA.