Although it is a fact that more than 60% of the waste made in an average American household can actually be recycled and composted, still there are only 8% of Americans who are composting their wastes.
What is good about a compost is that it is an all-in-one conditioner and fertilizer for the soil. It provides soil with the right microorganisms which help the plants to stay healthy and to improve the condition of the soil. It also help clay sand to drain while helping the sandy soil to retain the needed water. Composting also lowers your household’s contribution to waste since you are recycling your kitchen and yard waste. It is keeping the organic matter available to be used in the garden and away from the overflowing landfills.
There are many ways you can do to compost. These all depends on the size of space available. You can also compost indoors if you don’t have room for outdoor compost bin. You can do this with the use of a particular bin type. You can buy one or you can make it yourself. They are best for those who are living in apartments, condos or those who just don’t have space outside. One advantage of indoor bins is simplicity. They are also inexpensive and they don’t require much space most of the time. You can even use a small container if you have smaller space like an apartment balcony or a porch.
There are many items you can compost. These may include shredded paper, waste from your kitchen, newspaper, garden plants, lawn clippings or weeds, wood ash, coffee grounds, tea leaves, hay, shredded branches or chopped leaves.