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| − | '''Composting''' is means of [[organic]] waste disposal. Typically, organic and | + | [[Image:CompostinginPeru.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Composting in Peru]] |
| + | '''Composting''' is means of [[organic]] waste disposal. Typically, organic and biodegradable materials such as [[vegetable]] scraps, manure ([[chicken]] and [[cow]] are best), [[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 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 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]]. | ||
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Composting can be used as an alternative to [[landfill]]s, and can also be a corollary to [[recycling]]. | Composting can be used as an alternative to [[landfill]]s, and can also be a corollary to [[recycling]]. | ||
| − | == | + | ==See also== |
| + | * [[Permaculture]] | ||
| + | * [[Gardening]] | ||
| + | * [[Essay: Real Environmentalism]] | ||
| + | * [[Essay:Resisting Socialist Landfills]] | ||
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| + | ==External resources== | ||
*http://vegweb.com/composting/ | *http://vegweb.com/composting/ | ||
*http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/Compost.html | *http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/Compost.html | ||
| + | [[Category:Permaculture]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Gardening]] | ||
[[Category:Environmental Stewardship]] | [[Category:Environmental Stewardship]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Soil]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:21, January 6, 2020
Composting is means of organic waste disposal. Typically, organic and biodegradable materials such as vegetable scraps, manure (chicken and cow are best), 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.