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Compost!

Compost!. Natures recycling syste m. A closedloop compost cycle garden - plate - garden. We can compost anything if it can biodegrade – (rot) We call this ORGANIC WASTE. I f we put organic waste in the rubbish it will go to the landfill.

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Compost!

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  1. Compost! Natures recycling system

  2. A closedloop compost cyclegarden - plate - garden

  3. We can compost anything if it can biodegrade – (rot)We call this ORGANIC WASTE

  4. If we put organic waste in the rubbish it will go to the landfill.

  5. When organic waste like food or plants starts to break down in the landfill a polluted liquid is produced called LEACHATE.

  6. Smelly methane. • Organic waste in a landfill also produces methane gas. Methane is one of the two biggest offenders of global climate change.

  7. 2 main benefits of composting • Make nutrient rich soil for the garden • Reduce rubbish to landfill

  8. A compost needs: To be open to the soil underneath Have plenty of air flow Have good drainage

  9. Types of compost

  10. To make great compost we need to follow the recipe! Browns + greens + air + water

  11. Carbons “browns” – dry stuff

  12. Nitrogens “greens” – juicy stuff

  13. In a compost DECOMPOSERS bacteria, fungi, insects and worms recycle the organic waste into new soil!

  14. Compost Animals

  15. Lets get composting! • Reduce your rubbish • Save money • Make great soil for your gardens All excellent reasons to compost!

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