Up to 50% of your waste can be composted!
Home composting emulates nature's natural system of breaking down materials which fall onto the woodland floor. In every forest, wood, jungle or garden, plants die, fall to the ground, and decay. These are fed upon by the small organisms living in the soil. Eventually over time these plants break down into compost and disappear into the ground creating a healthy base for plants and trees to continue growing. Composting at home is much the same. It's the end result of an intricate cycle involving hundreds of different organisms. These organisms, which include worms, insects and bacteria, feed on the materials in your compost heap or bin and break it down, leaving a gloriously rich earthy substance your garden will thrive upon. Providing the right environment for the organisms is essential, and if a few basic rules are followed, you will produce excellent compost. What we want to do is replicate nature as closely as possible, and this involves controlling the conditions to produce good compost quickly.