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'''Composting''' is means of [[organic]] waste disposal. Typically, organic and [[biodegradable]] materials such as [[vegetable]] scraps, manure ([[chicken]] and [[cow]] is the best manure), [[egg]] shells, and [[coffee]] grounds. Some forms of composting use [[heat]] to facilitate the decomposition process. [[Worm]]s can also be used for this purpose. | '''Composting''' is means of [[organic]] waste disposal. Typically, organic and [[biodegradable]] materials such as [[vegetable]] scraps, manure ([[chicken]] and [[cow]] is the best manure), [[egg]] shells, and [[coffee]] grounds. Some forms of composting use [[heat]] to facilitate the decomposition process. [[Worm]]s can also be used for this purpose. | ||
Revision as of 21:10, March 11, 2009
Composting is means of organic waste disposal. Typically, organic and biodegradable materials such as vegetable scraps, manure (chicken and cow is the best manure), egg shells, and coffee grounds. Some forms of composting use heat to facilitate the decomposition process. Worms can also be used for this purpose.
Composting using heat is known as "active" composting. "Passive" composting is the opposite, in which there is little human intervention in the process. Passive composting is the type used by most individual people.
Composting can be used as an alternative to landfills, and can also be a corollary to recycling.