What is composting?

When organic material such as leaves and grass lie on the ground, it gradually decomposes and turns into soil. We can clearly see this in the forest, where the forest floor just below the surface acts as a natural compost heap.

We can mimic the same process at home when turning organic material into compost in the garden. Worms, insects and other small animals play an important role in decomposition, but they need air, moisture and heat to do their job effectively.

Collecting garden waste in a compost bin creates an environment similar to nature's own processes. Depending on the time of year and how the bin is cared for, the compost can be finished in between six months and a year.

Benefits of home composting:

• Can reduce daily waste by up to 30 - 40 %.
• Reuse natural resources in a sustainable way.