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Yard and food
waste make up 30% of the waste stream.
Composting your kitchen and yard trimmings
helps divert that waste from the landfill,
waterways and water treatment facilities.
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You will
significantly reduce pest problems–and your
use of pesticides.
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Healthy plants
from healthy soil look better, produce
better and have a much greater ability to
fight off pests and diseases.
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Adding organic
materials to the soil improves moisture
retention.
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Adding
decomposed organic material to the soil
feeds beneficial organisms.
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Compost amends
both sandy and clay soils.
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Compost provides
a balanced, slow–release source of nutrients
that helps the soil hold nutrients long
enough for plants to use them.
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Composting saves
money–you avoid the cost of buying soil
conditioners, bagged manure etc.
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Feeding your
plants well will improve your own diet.
Plants grown in depleted soils have a
reduced nutrient content.
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Home composting
is a valuable tool in educating children
about nature and the cycle of life.