Why composting?
- 1. Why Composting? By: Umera Khan and Bianca Romero
- 2. Main questions: * How big of a difference does composting In schools have on the environment? *Are there any downsides to composting?
- 3. Excerpts from composting websites: * “Teens can use composting as a * “Composting concerns focus for scientific exploration or research projects on a wide range invisible half of the wheel of of topics in Biology, Chemistry, life, nature’s cycle of growth and Physics.” and decay.” * “Composting turns animal waste into a product that is easier to handle and provides the possibility of a saleable product. But, composting is a commitment that requires resources and time to manage the process.
- 4. How big of a difference does composting in schools have on the environment? * Composting has a made a positive impact towards several schools because in present day, schools are trying to acknowledge that they are “environmentally friendly.” * Composting provides a way not only of reducing the amount of waste that needs to be disposed of, but also of converting it into a product that is useful for gardening, landscaping, or house plants *Teaching kids about composting helps them understand how they can personally contribute to reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills each year!
- 5. Composting mini quiz: 1) Why isn’t medical and chemical waste placed in landfills? A. It would contaminate the land and water with dangerous poisons. B. It will cause the landfills up too quickly. C. It would prevent refuse from breaking down over time. D. It would contribute to global climate change. Answer: A
- 6. Question 2: 2) Why is the garbage in sanitary landfills surrounded by layers of plastic and clay? A. To prevent the tops of the landfills from eroding away. B. To prevent waste from leaking out of the landfills. C. To prevent the waste from getting too hot or too cold. D. To protect the landfill against earthquakes. Answer: B.
- 7. Are there any downsides to composting? ● Benefits of composting: ● Disadvantages of composting: ● Saleable Product ● Loss of ammonia (N) ● Destruction of pathogens ● Time involved ● Kills weed seeds ● Cost of equipment ● Reduces mass and volume ● Land required ● Improved handling ● Marketing required for ● Improved transportability sale ● Soil conditioner ● Reduces odor ● Land application when convenient ● Improves nutrient qualities ● Decreases pollutants