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- Converts organic waste into nutrient-rich soil amendment
- Requires a balance of carbon-rich (browns) and nitrogen-rich (greens) materials
- Moisture and aeration are key to maintaining an active decomposition process
- Finished compost improves soil structure, drainage, and water retention
- Suppresses certain soil-borne diseases and boosts beneficial microbial activity
- Reduces household and garden waste sent to landfill
- Can be done in outdoor piles, bins, or indoor worm farms (vermicomposting)