What Is Composting?
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Composting is a natural biological process, through which organic material is converted into a soil-like product call compost or humus. During the composting process, various microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, break down organic material into simpler substances. Composting is an aerobic process, meaning that the microorganisms require oxygen to do their work.
Composting is an important way to recycle household organic waste and can be done at home. It is an easy way to reduce the amount of household garbage by about one-third. It produces a valuable, high quality soil conditioner for use in gardening and landscaping.
