How to Compost in Industry and at Home: A Complete Guide to Sustainable Waste Management
Composting: a sustainable solution for waste reduction
As the demand for sustainable waste solutions continues to grow, composting is a key way to reduce waste and improve soil health. Both industrial composting and home composting offer valuable advantages, with industrial composting focusing on efficient processing of large-scale organic waste, and home composting providing a convenient option for individuals to recycle kitchen and yard waste.
Home Composting
What can be home composted?
Home composting allows individuals to recycle kitchen waste, such as vegetable peelings, coffee grounds and eggshells, and yard waste, such as grass clippings and leaves. Certified compostable products can also be used in home composting. Successful home composting requires the right location, equipment and regular turning to ensure optimal decomposition conditions.
Best practices for home composting
✔Choose a well-ventilated, well-drained composting site away from residential areas.
✔Use a compost bin or tumbler and keep about 1 cubic meter of compost.
✔Turn the compost regularly to promote air flow and speed up decomposition.
✔Composting usually takes 6-12 months, depending on climate and materials.
Industrial Composting
What can be industrially composted?
Industrial compostable materials include certified compostable bags, cutlery and untreated paper products such as towels and napkins. Food scraps such as fruit peels, vegetables, coffee grounds and eggshells, and organic waste such as grass clippings, leaves and twigs can also be processed in industrial composting facilities. These materials decompose in a controlled environment, usually over a period of 6 months.
Benefits of industrial composting
Industrial composting quickly processes large organic wastes, including garden waste, reducing landfill and supporting a cleaner environment.
Check with your local waste management department or search online for nearby facilities.
How to Using Finished Compost
When composting is complete, the finished product should be dark, crumbly and odorless. This nutrient-rich compost can be used in gardens, lawns and potted plants to improve soil health, increase water retention and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers.
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