Why Composting Is A Good Idea

• Composting decomposes and turns organic material into a soil like product called humus. This is natures way of recycling.
• The composting process uses fungi and bacteria to break down organic matter.
• Micro organisms require air, moisture and the correct organic matter, in the correct amounts to live and reproduce.
• Maintaining the correct temperature is important to make the process of composting work well.
• Composting can reduce waste volume by 50%.

Wastes that can be composted

• Kitchen wastes
• Green wastes
• Paper and cardboard
• Manure

Different types of Composting

• Home composting
  • Home made
  • Purpose made compost bins
• On-site composting
• Centralised composting
  • Static pile
  • Window
  • Channel composting
  • In-vessel composting
    

The Benefits of Composting

• The end product is a valuable soil conditioner.
• It can be rich in organic matter and helps improve soil texture and soil fertility.
• As a substitute for peat based products.
• Reduces the amount of waste being sent to landfill.
• May be used as a mulch.