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Composting is a natural process of recycling organic matter (leaves, food scraps) into a valuable fertilizer. It speeds up the process by providing an ideal environment for bacteria, fungi, other decomposing organisms which then allows the waste to becomes fertile garden soil/compost

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Decomposers are organisms that break down the bigger decaying organic matter so that even smaller even microscopic organisms can break down the organic material

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Worms are one of the most well known decomposers. They are important because they break up debris which makes it easier for other organisms in the compost food web to digest them. They also create pathways which help with aeration (allowing oxygen into the material) which is needed because oxygen is what makes the food waste helpful instead of harmful.

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*millipedes and fungi essentially do the same thing as worms*

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*millipedes and fungi essentially do the same thing as worms*

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Waste is mixed in a large pile, loosely layered with bulking agents like branches, wood chips, or shredded newspaper to allow air to pass through the pile. A network of pipes underneath the pile either blows air into or sucks the air out of the pile.

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Waste is piled into long rows and aerated periodically by turning the piles. The ideal pile height is between 4 and 8 feet with a width of 14 to 16 feet.

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Cardboard

Coffee grounds and filters

Eggshells

Fruits and vegetables

Grass clippings/leaves/yard trimmings

wood

hair/fur

hay/straw

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Black walnut tree leaves or twigs

coal/charcoal ash

Dairy products and eggs*

Diseased or insect ridden plants

fats,grease,lard,oils*

Meat or fish bones and scraps*

Pet feces or litter

Diapers or other hygienic products

Yard trimmings with chemical pesticides

Plastic, metal, glass, etc

Clean and recyclable paper

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This can be done with a proper bin with a cover, this is important so it does not attract pests into your home. Keeping odors to a minimum by remembering to poke holes for aerobic decomposition is also important for this reason

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This can be done with a bin, the recommended material seems to be cedar because it is weather and insect resistant. In outdoor composting, vermicomposting (composting with worms) is much more doable because most people do not want all those creatures in their home. It is also important to poke holes in this compost as well.

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-New Yorkers produce 1.3 million tons of food waste each year

-NYC spends $1 billion dollars a disposing of food waste

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*food waste is a huge emitter of greenhouse gases because when it is not composted and decomposes anaerobically, it produces methane.

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*food waste is a huge emitter of greenhouse gases because when it is not composted and decomposes anaerobically, it produces methane.

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