Composting Manual

This document provides an introduction and overview of home composting and environmentally responsible gardening. It discusses the benefits of composting such as returning nutrients to soil, reducing pollution, and cost savings. The document explains that composting is the process of recycling organic materials by creating conditions for microorganisms to convert these materials into a beneficial soil amendment. It provides examples of materials that can and cannot be composted at home, noting that food scraps, yard waste, and certain paper products can be composted to reduce waste.