Celebrating International Compost Awareness Week

International Compost Awareness Week is an annual event that promotes the benefits of composting and encourages people to take action towards reducing their environmental impact. Composting is an eco-friendly way to dispose of organic waste, such as food scraps and yard trimmings, by allowing them to decompose aerobically instead of in landfills.

This year's theme: 'For Healthier Soil, Healthier Food…Compost!'

Composting has many benefits, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving soil health, saving resources, reducing pollution, producing healthier plants, and supporting a circular economy. Composting is a simple and effective way for individuals to contribute to a more sustainable and resilient society.?

Here are a few benefits:?

• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by allowing organic material to break down aerobically instead of decomposing in landfills and releasing methane - a potent greenhouse gas.?
• Improves soil health by providing a nutrient-rich fertiliser that can enhance soil structure, water retention, and overall health, leading to healthier plants, increased crop yields, and better air and water quality.?

• Saves resources by diverting organic waste from landfills, reducing the space needed for waste disposal, and conserving resources such as energy and water.?
• Reduces pollution by decreasing the amount of organic waste that is left to decompose in landfills, which are a major source of air and water pollution.?
• Produces healthier plants by enriching the soil with much-needed nutrients, balancing soil pH, and suppressing pests and diseases, making it an affordable way to ensure your plants survive and thrive during harsh, colder months.?
• Supports a circular economy by repurposing and reusing waste instead of discarding it, helping to create a more sustainable and resilient society.?

If your company doesn't have a composting option at your office, don't fret. There are still simple ways to get started at home or encourage your workplace to embrace composting. Check out the easy steps here.

With all this in mind, let's get composting and work towards supporting a healthier, more sustainable planet! #compost #sustainability #environment #zerowaste?