COMPOSTING WASTE

                Composting is a wonderful way to help the environment, reduce waste, and receive benefits from your responsible actions. First, understand what composting is and what it can do for you. Compost is the product that is created from the decomposition of biodegradable organic matter.

                  The natural result of biodegradable substance decomposition replicates the natural cycle of life in the universe. Compost, which occurs naturally across the planet to re-fertilize forests, farms, and all growing things, uses waste to create a new substance that is useful, safe, and productive.


This is a fabulous example of reducing waste, taking eco-friendly action, and using the resulting substance, compost, to have a great looking lawn, delicious home-grown vegetables, or healthy indoor plants.


How can I start my own composting project ?
A compost bin in a little-used corner of your yard will create the magic substance with little extra work. The physical design is simple.


Using some inexpensive wood (or usable scraps you already have), build a box with a hinged top and access to the front or one of the sides. Don't try to make it air-tight. You want a constant flow of air to access your pungent mixture.
                      Put all the biodegradable material you can find, including grass cuttings, dead leaves, food scraps otherwise destined for the garbage disposal, and any other natural substances into your compost bin.


Now, just be patient and let Mother Nature do the rest of the work for you.

The mixture will decay from bottom to top, generating amazing levels of heat. Once your compost starts percolating, just standing near your bin will make you toasty.


Regularly add more "fuel" to your mixture after you cut your lawn or generate more food waste. Just add it to the top so it can take its place in the compost chain.
From a "green" perspective, you are achieving multiple goals by creating and using compost. Most importantly, you are dramatically reducing waste products. Grass cuttings, leaves, and food waste make up a large portion of the contents of over-taxed landfills.


A final eco-friendly benefit of composting is the reduction in the use of synthetic fertilizers and dangerous pesticides. Using compost to fertilize and feed your lawns, gardens, and plants eliminates the need for synthetic products and most harmful pesticides.
 You can feel proud that you have made a real difference in protecting your environment.