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If you are environmentally conscious, you probably have some interest in the idea of composting. Composting is a great way to cut down on household wastes, and individuals, families, and businesses can compost inexpensively. Composting is a process of treating solid waste where microorganisms break down organic material in the presence of oxygen. The organic […]

For decades, produce stickers have been used by supermarkets to make check-out and inventory management easier, faster and more accurate. Despite their small size, these stickers are a serious problem for composters everywhere. This article will show you all the reasons why produce stickers don’t make the list of what can be composted at home […]

While composting has become a bigger and bigger trend for many communities, it’s still common for people to ask – does composting product methane? If so, why do people make the effort to compost in the first place? This article covers the facts about how much methane compost produces, and how composting can help reduce […]

Compost is an organic substance decomposed by a process known as composting. The process involves recycling various organic materials (otherwise deemed as waste) to produce soil conditioner. Is Composting Worth It? In simple words, yes. Putting organic substances back into the planet’s ecosystem will enrich the soil with essential nutrients that synthetic fertilizers cannot substitute. […]

How does composting help landfills? It’s true that organics break down regardless of where they are. The process and time required for decomposition in both compost systems and landfills are not the same. The next time you’re tempted to think organic waste will effortlessly “compost” in a landfill, think again. Heat Holding Capacity of Carbon […]

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic composting? Both types take advantage of decomposition – the way things naturally break down. How are these two composting systems distinct? That’s the question we’ll tackle on the blog today.  This article will help you determine the obvious composting choice for your home, restaurant, and/or office. Learning […]

On a chemical level, composting food waste is better for the environment than sending it to a landfill. Discarded food that decays in landfills releases a higher percentage of methane than food that is composted in a backyard or commercial composting facility. Due to the heat-retaining properties of methane, atmospheric warming is accelerated. This is […]

People often ask us, “What can you compost?” The truth is – you can compost a lot. That’s why we’re breaking it down right here on the blog. Collecting all this organic material is practical and environmentally friendly.  We’re excited to share the list of compostable and non-compostable items. You’ll soon be on your way […]

All restaurants strive to serve fresh food to their customers. While that sounds great to consumers, it does mean that old or unused food needs to be discarded to make room for fresh ingredients. But what happens to all that wasted food? Restaurant food waste is a substantial and growing issue in America. Approximately 22-33 […]