There is a great deal of talk these days about all things organic and there is also some confusion about what the term organic waste means. It is any type of waste product that comes from a biological origin. Some examples of organic materials which end up becoming waste products are various paper products, including cardboard and newsprint; food products; green waste, which is typically lawn and garden waste; animal feces; biosolids and various sludge materials.

The process that organic matter goes through to become waste is called composting. The composting process breaks down the microorganisms in the organic material through a combination of exposure to heat, moisture, oxygen and bacteria. Once this organic material has passed through this decomposing process, it can be reused as a very effective soil additive.

In fact, it has been said that organic waste is really a valuable aspect of the full process of life on our planet. Essentially, the composting of organic matter is the most effective, and the original, form of recycling which was instituted by the forces of nature.

Once organic materials are gathered together in a compost pile, the microorganisms rapidly increase in number and essentially grow into a community that “colonizes” the composter. Through the natural biological functions of the microorganisms, the organic components are systematically broken down and the result is a nutrient rich compost.

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