Composting is a natural process of transforming bio-waste, such as fruit and vegetable peelings, food scraps and garden waste, into compost. The latter acts as a rich fertilizer that can improve the health and quality of the soil in gardens and vegetable gardens. By composting, we not only reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, but we also help create a useful product that supports the growth of plants and the preservation of the environment. It is a simple and effective way to recycle organic waste and contribute to a sustainable life cycle.
What are the rules to follow when making compost?
Compost is a compost obtained after degradation of organic waste. To ensure that the decomposition process begins correctly, follow a few rules:
- Vary the material intake.
- Respect the proportions of two to three parts of “green” materials (plant waste, – peelings, etc.) for a part of “brown” materials (dead leaves, newspaper, etc.)
- Drop alternately wet materials And dry materials cut into small pieces.
The list of waste to compost and those not to put
2/3 nitrogenous waste
(called green, soft or moist). They bring the humidity of the compost.
Without moderation
- Kitchen : vegetable or fruit peelings, damaged fruits and vegetables.
- Home and garden: mowing grass, plants and leaves.
With moderation
- Kitchen : peelings of citrus fruits, exotic fruits, potatoes, garlic, onions, coffee grounds, tea bags.
1/3 Carbonated waste
(called brown, hard or dry). They prefer aeration of the compost.
Without moderation
- Home and garden: dead leaves, dry twigs, bark and shavings, cardboard and egg cartons cut into pieces, paper without ink, dried grass clippings.
With moderation
To avoid so as not to attract pests
- Leftover meat or fish food.
- Pastries and chocolate.
Strictly prohibited
- Kitchen : plastic bags, even biodegradable ones, dirty or chemical-coated napkins and paper towels, aluminum coffee pods, bones and shells, oils and fats.
- Home : diapers and wipes, even biodegradable, litter and animal waste, excessively dirty and greasy paper and packaging, newspapers, magazines and glossy papers, cigarette butts, dust, coal and wood ash.
- Garden : diseased or chemically treated plants, soil, seed plants, cedar hedges, softwood needles, carpentry wood.