When organic matter degrades, it release nutrients, minerals, and sugars that become the main components of healthy soil. Compost piles use this natural process o make nutritious "plant food" that can later be used to help homegrown produce thrive.
Composting is one of the easiest ways to start managing and limiting excessive waste.
Unlike disposing inedible kitchen scraps that could have served purpose, this more sustainable option is an opportunity to use the unusable.
Composting is fairly simple, only requiring the disposal of kitchen scraps and waste in your compost bin.
TIPS
Invest in a lid. The compost bin is sure to get smelly because of the rotting fruits and vegetables.
Avoid fish and meat. These foods will attract other animals and, in some cases, become acidic when decomposing.
Use soil. Any mixture of sand or dirt to blend with the compost will make it easier for the matter to decompose.
To start a compost pile, you will need:
1. A non-degradable container
2. Meal scraps, fruit peelings, or vegetable scraps.
3. Optional- leftover soil
Composting is extremely inexpensive and doesn't require many resources.
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