Composting is the process of mixing together organic materials and allowing decomposition to take place via bacteria, fungi, and insects. The end result is an organic material that can be added to soil as fertilizer.
The average American produces 4.5 pounds of waste per day. That’s over 1,600 pounds in a year! And what’s more staggering is that 28% of all waste deposited in landfills can be composted.
If everyone in the United States chose to compost, it would have the equivalent environmental impact as removing 7.8 million cars from the road. Choosing to compost instead of throwing out your food waste is one of the most impactful things a household can do to reduce their environmental impact.
Soil made with compost retains more moisture, suppresses plant diseases, adds micronutrients, and increases the overall health of the soil. In fact, soil with compost can hold 2.5% more water than traditional soil. Retaining moisture in soil has become extremely important due to the increased frequency of drought, and the lack of fresh water available for growing our food.
