Why is composting at home such a good idea?

Lancashire is facing a growing problem of what to do with all the rubbish we produce. One of the largest elements of rubbish found in peoples bins is garden and food waste, most of which could easily be composted.

Composting is were rubbish is put into a seperate container and through a natural process involving all sorts of creatures, from worms to microscopic bugs, turns into something useful.

Composting what is it good for?

Good for the garden

• Helps your garden grow
• Improves soil structure and help to retain moisture
• Feeds your soil and plants

Good for the Environment

• Less rubbish sent to Landfill
• Less road journeys moving rubbish around
• Reduces the need for chemical fertiliser
• Reduces the use of peat

Good for your pocket

• Reduces the need to buy mulches/soil improvers/fertilisers
• Helps meet legal targets and avoid increased Council Tax

Good for you

• Get a great sense of achievement by turning your rubbish into a resource.

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