Composting is the purposeful bio-degradation of organic materials. Yard and food waste are compiled into a collection where they can decompose and be recycled as a fertilizer or some sort of soil nutrient. It is an excellent method to put our wastes to good use by letting them function as a plant and good soil stimulant in the long run.
Worms and fungi break up the material deposited into the compost. Aerobic bacteria are responsible for the chemical breakdown of the matter by converting it into heat, carbon dioxide, and ammonium. The ammonium is then further refined by the bacteria into plant nourishing nitrates.
Composts are rich in nutrients and are great for gardens, landscaping, and other types of agriculture. It also provides a natural pesticide for the soil and is a great source of nourishment. With all of the pollution and excess trash we have in our world today, it is just one more thing we can do to try and make a difference in the health of our environment.
Prior to this article, I was confused on exactly what composting was. This gave me good insights and details about what happens during composting. Great picture and summary, easy to understand.
ReplyDeleteThe way you broke this down made it easy to understand and put it in more useable terms. I loved the flow chart!
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