There's a lot of ways to go green in this world, and one of them is composting. It may seem like an extra hassle, having to dispose of waste outdoors, but it's actually super easy to start. And when it comes to this practice, there are plenty of benefits. Here are just three of the ways composting is beneficial.
Reduces Food Waste
Waste is defined as anything that provides no use, and that's true of food if we decide to throw it into landfills. When we throw out food, it goes straight into these mass heaps of trash. In the process, it does nothing but sit there. Hence, waste. Composting changes that fact. What composting does is enrich the soil, making it perfect for gardening. It is no longer simply discarded, but a helpful part of the ecosystem. You can take what would have filled landfills and turn it into something productive, reducing food waste.
Keeps Food Out of Landfills
Speaking of landfills: ours are overflowing. And according to the EPA, food makes up 24 percent of that. The fact that it makes up a quarter of our landfills is mind boggling. We can change this statistic by diverting food waste into composting piles.
Improves the Health of Soil
According to the U.S. Composting Council, “compost also improves the biological, chemical and structural health of soils.” They go on to say that it benefits both the plants and organisms in the dirt. If you're looking to start a gardening project, composting would be a pretty great place to begin. It will provide you with the perfect, nutrient-rich soil needed to maintain your garden.
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