Do you Know What Can Be Composted?

On a daily basis, we discard organic waste, such as food scraps and green waste, without realising their hidden power to enrich the soil. 

According to Good Living, composting enhances the quality of the soil by decomposing organic matter with the assistance of microorganisms and reutilising essential nutrients. The microorganisms utilise carbon and nitrogen during waste breakdown to mature and replicate.

Did you know that composting can be easily accomplished at home to reduce household waste, boost soil, and support a healthier ecosystem?

There are two different ways to compost at home: backyard composting and vermicomposting (worm composting). Before the composting progress, there are two categories of waste to consider: green waste – biodegradable materials, such as fruit and vegetables and brown waste – carbon-rich organic material, such as paper and dried leaves.

The best place to start composting at home is in the backyard – create a designated space to store your waste container. Use brown waste to cover the bottom of the container; apply a layer of green waste on top of it. Remember to keep it moist so the oxygen can circulate.

The second way is vermicomposting, or worm composting. This can be efficiently carried out at home by buying or creating a worm bin with aeration and drainage holes. Maintain it at 15°C to 25°C, implementing worms like red wrigglers with their suitable scraps, dry leaves and shredded paper, and feeding worms’ green materials. 

Ultimately, harvest the vermicompost after 3-6 months.

For these composting processes, it’s crucial to evade meat, dairy, greasy food, diseased plants, and large branches.

Composting is sophisticated in its simplicity to reduce waste, enrich soil, and contribute to a more sustainable world. We encourage you to embrace composting into your routine for a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly future.