Why use composting as a method of waste disposal?
it is estimated that approximately 45 – 55% of all waste generated is organic matter, so composting can significantly reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. As the number of remaining landfills continues to decline and the capacity in these landfills is decreasing, waste disposal is becoming a more important topic of concern. Instead of sending organic wastes to landfills, composters recycle it into a valuable product. Additionally, the decomposition phase of composting reduces the total volume of material by approximately 50%. What is the importance of microbes in composting? The same types of microorganisms that can be found on leaves, grass clippings and other wastes facilitate the composting process. There are three main classes of microbes that operate at different temperatures to carry out the decomposition process. Psychrophiles are microbes that operate at low temperatures, mesophiles work at medium temperatures, and thermophiles are high temperature microbes. Usually, c
