Creating high-quality compost requires three key elements:
- Moisture – which ensures an environment conducive to bacteria development.
- Air – essential for the microbes that break down waste.
- High-carbon ingredients – such as sawdust, straw, twigs, or tree leaves.
Waste separation should be a priority for every household, whether in urban or rural settings. Mixing wastes makes it impossible to separate them at landfill sites, but storing them separately and keeping kitchen and yard waste in optimal conditions can bring numerous benefits.
Here are the top 5 reasons we recommend every home, especially those in urban areas, should have a compost bin:
- Eliminates Food Waste Concerns Globally, food waste is on the rise, but we hope it won’t become the norm. When you have vegetable peels, cores, or unprocessed foods that you can’t use, a compost bin takes away the worry. Just add them to the bin, sprinkle some compost accelerator, and shut the lid to let the bacteria do their work.
- Compost: An Excellent Fertiliser for Soil Properly processed food waste, supported by a compost accelerator, will transform within a few months into genuine fertiliser for the soil. This is also true for apartment dwellers, as the final compost product can be added to potted plant soil for healthy growth.
- Helps Retain Water in Soil In the drier regions of the country, soil needs extra help with irrigation. However, mixing compost into garden soil helps retain moisture for longer. This moisture retention is a significant benefit for both plants and soil quality.
- Protects Soil from Chemicals Soils maintained with compost are more resistant to pathogens that can sicken plants and affect their growth. Mixing compost with soil is a step towards healthier, easier-to-maintain crops.
- Boosts Plant Growth Plants need nutrients to develop healthily, and the nutrient surplus from compost positively impacts plant growth. It’s an ideal alternative to chemical fertilisers and compensates for the lack of nutrients and organic matter in the soil.
By integrating these practices, not only can we achieve a more sustainable lifestyle, but we also contribute to a healthier, more sustainable environment. The emphasis on eliminating food waste and using compost as a resource is particularly relevant in the UK, where waste reduction and recycling are increasingly prioritized.
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