Composting
Composting is an aerobic microbially driven process. It involves the oxidation of mixed organic substrates.
It converts solid organic wastes into a stable, sanitary, humus-like material that has been considerably reduced in bulk and can be returned safely to the environment.
What can be composted?
You can compost kitchen wastes, leaves and grass clippings, as well as other yard waste, such as pine needles, weeds, or small garden plants.
How to Compost?
For composting, you can use:
Manufactured bin
compost heaps
Compost Heap
The basic ingredients in making compost heap are air, water, soil and microorganisms. Nitrogen fertilizer would facilitate the normal growth of microbes.
The quantity of these ingredients is important. Too much or too little can slow down the rate of composting process.
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