10 Reasons to Compost
Because of all that composting can do, more people are composting than ever. Read on to see the 10 reasons why composting can improve health in the home and far beyond.
1 - Save Countryside
Smaller landfill sites
2 - Reduce organic Pollution
No pathogenic leachate or nasty smells from landfill sites
3 - Reduce Transport Pollution
Less need for heavy trucks ferrying rubbish along roads
4 - Reduce Litter
No food in bin bags, so animals will not rip them open
5 - Makes Healthy Soil
Rebuilds topsoil and microbial ecologies
6 - Increased Nutrition
Growing plants in organic compost leads to good nutritional quality and increased health
7 - Saves Money
Liquid fertiliser and mulch for plants and garden, less binbags, less landfill tax
8 - Regenerates Nature
Healthier plants and animals
9 - Cleans Air
Puts antioxidants in the atmosphere, less methane and pathogenic bacteria
10 - Lowers Disease
Beneficial bacterial exclude disease forming bacteria
