There are many benefits of composting on the environment and the further community. This blog will outline the advantageous properties of composting.
Community
Community engagement and education about sustainability and garden waste reduction are promoted by composting. Community composting initiatives may help people understand the value of appropriate waste management and provide them a way to improve the environment.
Improved health
By encouraging the development of beneficial microorganisms, green waste recycling aids in the maintenance and improvement of soil health. These microbes contribute to the decomposition of organic materials and the enhancement of soil structure. Amended soils are more resistant to erosion and compaction because they have higher drainage, aeration, and total tilth.
Water conservation
Because of their enhanced structure, soils modified with compost retain moisture more effectively. As a result, gardens and crops will require less frequent irrigation and less water runoff. Composting can help with water conservation efforts in drought-prone areas by lowering the demand for excessive irrigation.
Reduction of chemical use
Composting lessens the need for chemical fertilisers in gardens and farming. When runoff transfers too many nutrients into water bodies, chemical fertilisers over time can impair the health of the soil and lead to water pollution. A natural, environmentally friendly solution that helps keep the soil’s nutritional balance is composting.
Financial Savings
Programs that encourage composting can help municipalities save money. By keeping organic waste out of landfills, costs associated with trash disposal are decreased, which in turn helps current landfills last longer. Composting allows farmers and gardeners to spend less on soil additives and chemical fertilisers.
Biodiversity
Composting produces healthy soil that supports a variety of habitats. In healthy soils, beneficial bacteria, insects, and tiny animals flourish, which helps to create an ecosystem that is more stable and robust. Pollination, pest management, and biodiversity as a whole may benefit as a result.
Low Waste
Organic waste that is composted greatly lowers the quantity of waste that is disposed of in landfills. Methane, a strong greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming, is produced by organic waste in landfills. By sending this material to composting facilities instead of landfills, we can lessen methane emissions while also relieving the pressure on those already-strapped landfills.
Enrichment of soils
The fertiliser of nature is called compost. It is a rich supply of micronutrients that plants require for optimal growth, as well as necessary minerals including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Compost improves soil structure, water-holding ability, and nutrient retention when added, leading to better crop yields and healthier gardens.
At Cherry Hill Waste we understand that the environment is a top priority so recycling and composting can be a way to help. Please contact us for more information.
