Composting 2
- 1. By: Emila Markovic & Karla Ramirez
- 2. What is composting? Composting: is the process by which recycled nutrients are inserted back to the soil, that benefits plant growth. Plants in return provide oxygen, edible parts and attractive floral displays. When plants decay microbes go to work, using oxygen and feeding on nutrients in the plant. The composting cycle begins and ends with the formation of fertile compost that enriches your landscape.
- 3. Composting is used to decompose waste, such as dry food, paper scraps, and anything dry, and turn it into rich soil that will be useful for gardens.
- 4. It possible for people to compost at home. It is different and easier to compost outdoor then indoor. http://www.naturemill.com/products.html If you wanted to compost indoors, an easy alternative is using this machine. It decomposes 2 weeks faster than composting outdoors, which may take up to 4 months depending on the amount of waste and environmental conditions.
- 5. •It is more beneficial to compost outdoors then indoors. •There is more oxygen circulating outdoor, therefore there is no stench of the food decomposing. • Composting bins can either be homemade or purchased
- 6. Click here to watch a video on composting
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