Commercially produced compost in storage awaiting distribution
Collection and recycling of green waste from households through local council collection reduces the quantities of this type of waste going to landfill sites. Composting is the controlled decomposition of a mixture of organic waste or residues such as decomposed vegetation, manure etc. The resulting mixture is used as fertilizer, soil conditioner, mulch or plant growing medium Decayed organic matter from leaves, manure which is used as a fertilizer to improve soil structure and provide nutrients. Composting is the controlled decomposition of a mixture of organic waste or residues such as decomposed vegetation, manure etc The resulting decayed mixture is used as fertilizer providing nutrients, soil conditioner, mulch or plant growing medium. Helps soil to retain water. Often referred to as brown gold with a crumbly texture and feel of good garden soil. Materials suitable for a household garden compost pile include leaves, grass clippings, fresh and wilted plants, sawdust, wood chips, paper and cardboard, fruit and vegetable trimmings, used coffee grounds, seaweeds, kitchen wastes as well as cow and horse manures Biodegradation is the means by which organic matter is recycled in its environment. The decomposition of the organic material is slowly performed mainly by microbes or bacteria which are so small they are usually invisible to the naked eye.
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